How to pronounce eatable
Say it like EE-tuh-bul. Eatable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eatable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 eatable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EE-tuh-bul.
What does eatable mean?
- Able to be eaten; edible.
- Anything edible; food.
Where does eatable come from?
From eat + -able (“able, capable”).
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Questions about saying eatable
How do you pronounce eatable?
Say EE-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈitəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈiːtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eatable?
Eatable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · tuh · bul.
Is eatable 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 /ˈiːtəbəl/ (EE-tuh-bul).