How to pronounce dubitable
Say it like DYOO-bih-tuh-bul. Dubitable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DYOO).
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- DYOO
- bih
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dubitable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep 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 dubitable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DYOO-bih-tuh-bul.
What does dubitable mean?
- Capable of being doubted; susceptible of being questioned.
Where does dubitable come from?
From the Latin dubitābilis (“doubtful”).
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Questions about saying dubitable
How do you pronounce dubitable?
Say DYOO-bih-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdjubɪtəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːbɪtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dubitable?
Dubitable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DYOO). Broken into parts: DYOO · bih · tuh · bul.
Is dubitable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdjuːbɪtəbəl/ (DYOO-bih-tuh-bul).