How to pronounce forgettable
Say it like for-GHET-uh-bul. Forgettable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHET).
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- for
- GHET
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forgettable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- GHETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 forgettable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: faw-GHET-uh-bul.
What does forgettable mean?
- Possible to be forgotten.
- Easily forgotten; not special or notable.
Where does forgettable come from?
From forget + -able.
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Words that rhyme with forgettable
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Questions about saying forgettable
How do you pronounce forgettable?
Say for-GHET-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈɡɛtəbəl/. In British English it is /fɔːˈɡɛtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forgettable?
Forgettable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHET). Broken into parts: for · GHET · uh · bul.
Is forgettable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /fɔːˈɡɛtəbəl/ (faw-GHET-uh-bul).