How to pronounce excitable
Say it like ik-SY-tuh-bul. Excitable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- ik
- SY
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excitable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tuhKeep 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 excitable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ik-SY-tuh-bul.
What does excitable mean?
- Easily excited.“The excitable puppy jumped all over the furniture.”
- Able to respond to external stimuli.
- Able to be promoted to an excited state.
Where does excitable come from?
From excite + -able.
Words that rhyme with excitable
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Questions about saying excitable
How do you pronounce excitable?
Say ik-SY-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsaɪtəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsaɪtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excitable?
Excitable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: ik · SY · tuh · bul.
Is excitable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪkˈsaɪtəbəl/ (ik-SY-tuh-bul).