How to pronounce fishable
Say it like FISH-uh-bul. Fishable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH).
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- FISH
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fishable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep 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 fishable
American and British speakers say fishable in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪʃəbəl/ in the US and /ˈfɪʃəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FISH-uh-bul.
What does fishable mean?
- Able to be fished legally
- Able to be fished in, able to be used for fishing
- Able to be used for fishing.
Where does fishable come from?
From fish + -able.
Questions about saying fishable
How do you pronounce fishable?
Say FISH-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪʃəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɪʃəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fishable?
Fishable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH). Broken into parts: FISH · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say fishable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪʃəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈfɪʃəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.