How to pronounce huggable
Say it like HUHG-uh-bul. Huggable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHG).
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- HUHG
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Huggable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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 huggable
American and British speakers say huggable in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌɡəbəl/ in the US and /ˈhʌɡəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHG-uh-bul.
What does huggable mean?
- Capable of, or suitable for, being hugged.
Where does huggable come from?
From hug + -able.
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Questions about saying huggable
How do you pronounce huggable?
Say HUHG-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌɡəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈhʌɡəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in huggable?
Huggable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHG). Broken into parts: HUHG · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say huggable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌɡəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈhʌɡəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.