How to pronounce employable
Say it like im-PLOY-uh-bul. Employable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOY).
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- im
- PLOY
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Employable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PLOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- 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 employable
American and British speakers say employable in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈplɔɪəbəl/ in the US and /ɪmˈplɔɪəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PLOY-uh-bul.
What does employable mean?
- A person who is fit for employment.
- Able to be employed.
Where does employable come from?
From employ + -able.
Words that rhyme with employable
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Questions about saying employable
How do you pronounce employable?
Say im-PLOY-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈplɔɪəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪmˈplɔɪəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in employable?
Employable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOY). Broken into parts: im · PLOY · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say employable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈplɔɪəbəl/ and the British form is /ɪmˈplɔɪəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.