How to pronounce fathomable
Say it like FATH-uh-muh-bul. Fathomable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FATH).
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- FATH
- uh
- muh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fathomable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep 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 fathomable
American and British speakers say fathomable in essentially the same way: /ˈfæðəməbəl/ in the US and /ˈfæðəməbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FATH-uh-muh-bul.
What does fathomable mean?
- able to be fathomed“The mystery was finally fathomable after years of research.”
Where does fathomable come from?
From fathom + -able.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying fathomable
How do you pronounce fathomable?
Say FATH-uh-muh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæðəməbəl/. In British English it is /ˈfæðəməbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fathomable?
Fathomable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FATH). Broken into parts: FATH · uh · muh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say fathomable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæðəməbəl/ and the British form is /ˈfæðəməbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.