How to pronounce hearable
Say it like HEE-uh-ruh-bul. Hearable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE).
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- HEE
- uh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hearable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hearable
American and British speakers say hearable in essentially the same way: /ˈhiərəbəl/ in the US and /ˈhiːərəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEE-uh-ruh-bul.
What does hearable mean?
- That can be heard; audible
Where does hearable come from?
From hear + -able.
Questions about saying hearable
How do you pronounce hearable?
Say HEE-uh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈhiərəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈhiːərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hearable?
Hearable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE). Broken into parts: HEE · uh · ruh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say hearable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhiərəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈhiːərəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.