How to pronounce educable
Say it like EJ-uu-kuh-bul. Educable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EJ).
- EJ
- uu
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Educable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- kuhKeep 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 educable
American and British speakers say educable in essentially the same way: /ˈɛdʒʊkəbəl/ in the US and /ˈɛdʒʊkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: EJ-uu-kuh-bul.
What does educable mean?
- Capable of being educated.
- A person capable of being educated.
Where does educable come from?
From New Latin educabilis, from Latin ēducō (“to educate”) + -ābilis; see educate.
Questions about saying educable
How do you pronounce educable?
Say EJ-uu-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛdʒʊkəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈɛdʒʊkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in educable?
Educable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EJ). Broken into parts: EJ · uu · kuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say educable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛdʒʊkəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈɛdʒʊkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.