How to pronounce expandable
Say it like ik-SPAN-duh-bul. Expandable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAN).
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US American/ɪkˈspændəbəl/ik-SPAN-duh-bul
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- ik
- SPAN
- duh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expandable 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.
- SPANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- duhKeep 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.
What does expandable mean?
adjective
- Having the capacity to be expanded.
- Anything that can be expanded.“Mobile homes include doublewides, expandables, and single units.”
Where does expandable come from?
From expand + -able.
Words that rhyme with expandable
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Questions about saying expandable
How do you pronounce expandable?
Say ik-SPAN-duh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspændəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expandable?
Expandable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAN). Broken into parts: ik · SPAN · duh · bul.