How to pronounce fearable
Say it like FEE-uh-ruh-bul. Fearable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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- FEE
- uh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fearable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 fearable
American and British speakers say fearable in essentially the same way: /ˈfiərəbəl/ in the US and /ˈfiːərəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEE-uh-ruh-bul.
What does fearable mean?
- Capable or worthy of being feared.
Where does fearable come from?
From fear + -able.
Questions about saying fearable
How do you pronounce fearable?
Say FEE-uh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfiərəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈfiːərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fearable?
Fearable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · uh · ruh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say fearable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfiərəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈfiːərəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.