How to pronounce drivable
Say it like DRY-vuh-bul. Drivable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRY).
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- DRY
- vuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drivable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of drivable
American and British speakers say drivable in essentially the same way: /ˈdraɪvəbəl/ in the US and /ˈdraɪvəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRY-vuh-bul.
What does drivable mean?
- Capable of being driven (as a vehicle).
- Capable of being driven on safely or successfully (as a road or other surface).
Where does drivable come from?
c. 1820 drive + -able
Questions about saying drivable
How do you pronounce drivable?
Say DRY-vuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdraɪvəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈdraɪvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drivable?
Drivable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRY). Broken into parts: DRY · vuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say drivable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdraɪvəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈdraɪvəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.