How to pronounce effable
Say it like EF-uh-bul. Effable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF).
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- EF
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 effable
American and British speakers say effable in essentially the same way: /ˈɛfəbəl/ in the US and /ˈɛfəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: EF-uh-bul.
What does effable mean?
- Fuckable; sexually attractive.
Where does effable come from?
From eff (“fuck”) + -able.
Questions about saying effable
How do you pronounce effable?
Say EF-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛfəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈɛfəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effable?
Effable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF). Broken into parts: EF · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say effable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛfəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈɛfəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.