How to pronounce extendable
Say it like ek-STEN-duh-bul. Extendable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEN).
- ek
- STEN
- duh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extendable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of extendable
American and British speakers say extendable in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkˈstɛndəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɛkˈstɛndəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-STEN-duh-bul.
What does extendable mean?
- Capable of being extended.
Where does extendable come from?
From extend + -able.
Words that rhyme with extendable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of extendable.
Questions about saying extendable
How do you pronounce extendable?
Say ek-STEN-duh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkˈstɛndəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɛkˈstɛndəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extendable?
Extendable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEN). Broken into parts: ek · STEN · duh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say extendable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkˈstɛndəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɛkˈstɛndəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.