How to pronounce forgivable
Say it like for-GHIV-uh-bul. Forgivable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHIV).
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- for
- GHIV
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forgivable 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.
- GHIVSay 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 forgivable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-GHIV-uh-bul.
What does forgivable mean?
- Able to be forgiven; worthy of forgiveness.
- Of a loan, or a portion of it: such that repayment may be deferred for a period, or canceled, by the lender, if the borrower meets certain obligations.
Where does forgivable come from?
From forgive + -able.
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Words that rhyme with forgivable
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Questions about saying forgivable
How do you pronounce forgivable?
Say for-GHIV-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈɡɪvəbəl/. In British English it is /fɔːˈɡɪvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forgivable?
Forgivable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHIV). Broken into parts: for · GHIV · uh · bul.
Is forgivable 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 /fɔːˈɡɪvəbəl/ (faw-GHIV-uh-bul).