How to pronounce erasable
Say it like EE-ray-suh-bul. Erasable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- ray
- suh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erasable 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.
- rayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- suhKeep 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 erasable
American and British speakers say erasable in essentially the same way: /ˈireɪsəbəl/ in the US and /ˈiːreɪsəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-ray-suh-bul.
Other ways to say erasable
Erasable also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ih-RAY-suh-bul /ɪˈreɪsəbəl/
What does erasable mean?
- Capable of being erased
- Any recording medium whose contents can be erased.
Where does erasable come from?
From erase + -able.
Questions about saying erasable
How do you pronounce erasable?
Say EE-ray-suh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈireɪsəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈiːreɪsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erasable?
Erasable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · ray · suh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say erasable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈireɪsəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈiːreɪsəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.