How to pronounce dustable
Say it like DUHS-tuh-bul. Dustable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHS).
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- DUHS
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dustable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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 dustable
American and British speakers say dustable in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌstəbəl/ in the US and /ˈdʌstəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHS-tuh-bul.
What does dustable mean?
- Of a pesticide or herbicide: suitable for crop-dusting.
- Capable of being cleaned with a duster.
Where does dustable come from?
From dust + -able.
Words that rhyme with dustable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dustable.
Questions about saying dustable
How do you pronounce dustable?
Say DUHS-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌstəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈdʌstəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dustable?
Dustable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHS). Broken into parts: DUHS · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say dustable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌstəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈdʌstəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.