How to pronounce habitable
Say it like HAB-uh-tuh-bul. Habitable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAB).
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- HAB
- uh
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Habitable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep 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 habitable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HAB-uh-tuh-bul.
What does habitable mean?
- Safe and comfortable, where humans, or other animals, can live; fit for habitation.“After we found the freshwater spring we were more confident that the place was habitable.”
- Of an astronomical object: capable of supporting, or giving rise to, life.
Where does habitable come from?
From Middle English abitable, habytable, from Middle French habitable, from Latin habitābilis (“habitable”), from habitō (“dwell, live”).
Questions about saying habitable
How do you pronounce habitable?
Say HAB-uh-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæbətəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈhæbətəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in habitable?
Habitable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAB). Broken into parts: HAB · uh · tuh · bul.
Is habitable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈhæbətəbəl/ (HAB-uh-tuh-bul).