How to pronounce imaginable
Say it like im-AJ-uh-nuh-bul. Imaginable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AJ).
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- im
- AJ
- uh
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imaginable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- AJSay 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.
- nuhKeep 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 imaginable
American and British speakers say imaginable in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈmædʒənəbəl/ in the US and /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-MAJ-ih-nuh-bul.
What does imaginable mean?
- Able to be imagined; conceivable.
- Within the realm of consideration.
Where does imaginable come from?
From Middle English ymaginable, from Latin imāginābilis; equivalent to imagine + -able.
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Questions about saying imaginable
How do you pronounce imaginable?
Say im-AJ-uh-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈmædʒənəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imaginable?
Imaginable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AJ). Broken into parts: im · AJ · uh · nuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say imaginable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈmædʒənəbəl/ and the British form is /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.