How to pronounce fissionable
Say it like FISH-uh-nuh-bul. Fissionable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH).
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- FISH
- uh
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fissionable 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.
- nuhKeep 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 fissionable
American and British speakers say fissionable in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪʃənəbəl/ in the US and /ˈfɪʃənəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FISH-uh-nuh-bul.
What does fissionable mean?
- Capable of undergoing nuclear fission; fissile.
- Any fissile or fissionable substance.
Where does fissionable come from?
From fission + -able.
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Questions about saying fissionable
How do you pronounce fissionable?
Say FISH-uh-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪʃənəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɪʃənəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fissionable?
Fissionable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH). Broken into parts: FISH · uh · nuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say fissionable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪʃənəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈfɪʃənəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.