How to pronounce generalizable
Say it like JEN-uh-ruh-ly-zuh-bul. Generalizable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- uh
- ruh
- ly
- zuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Generalizable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JENSay 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zuhKeep 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 generalizable
American and British speakers say generalizable in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛnərəlaɪzəbəl/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛnərəlaɪzəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-uh-ruh-ly-zuh-bul.
What does generalizable mean?
- Capable of being generalized.
Where does generalizable come from?
From generalize + -able.
Questions about saying generalizable
How do you pronounce generalizable?
Say JEN-uh-ruh-ly-zuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnərəlaɪzəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnərəlaɪzəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in generalizable?
Generalizable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · uh · ruh · ly · zuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say generalizable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛnərəlaɪzəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛnərəlaɪzəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.