How to pronounce gettable
Say it like GHED-uh-bul. Gettable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHED).
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- GHED
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gettable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHEDSay 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 gettable
American and British speakers say gettable in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɛdəbəl/ in the US and /ˈɡɛtəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHET-uh-bul.
What does gettable mean?
- Able to be gotten.
- Able to be understood.“I don't get that joke. I don't even know if it's gettable.”
Where does gettable come from?
From get + -able.
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Questions about saying gettable
How do you pronounce gettable?
Say GHED-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɛdəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡɛtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gettable?
Gettable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHED). Broken into parts: GHED · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say gettable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɛdəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈɡɛtəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.