How to pronounce exchangeable
Say it like iks-CHAYN-juh-bul. Exchangeable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAYN).
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- iks
- CHAYN
- juh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exchangeable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- CHAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- juhKeep 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 exchangeable
American and British speakers say exchangeable in essentially the same way: /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/ in the US and /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: iks-CHAYN-juh-bul.
What does exchangeable mean?
- Able to be exchanged.
- Having an associated right to be exchanged for another form of financial security.
- Any financial instrument with an associated right to be exchanged for another form of financial security.
Where does exchangeable come from?
From exchange + -able.
Words that rhyme with exchangeable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exchangeable.
Questions about saying exchangeable
How do you pronounce exchangeable?
Say iks-CHAYN-juh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exchangeable?
Exchangeable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAYN). Broken into parts: iks · CHAYN · juh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say exchangeable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/ and the British form is /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.