How to pronounce estimable
Say it like ES-tuh-muh-bul. Estimable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
- ES
- tuh
- muh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Estimable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep 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 estimable
American and British speakers say estimable in essentially the same way: /ˈɛstəməbəl/ in the US and /ˈɛstɪməbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ES-tih-muh-bul.
What does estimable mean?
- Worthy of esteem; admirable.
- Capable of being estimated; estimatable.
Where does estimable come from?
From Middle English estimable, estymable, from Old French estimable, from Latin aestimābilis.
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Questions about saying estimable
How do you pronounce estimable?
Say ES-tuh-muh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛstəməbəl/. In British English it is /ˈɛstɪməbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in estimable?
Estimable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · tuh · muh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say estimable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛstəməbəl/ and the British form is /ˈɛstɪməbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.