How to pronounce inflatable
Say it like in-FLAY-tuh-bul. Inflatable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY).
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- in
- FLAY
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inflatable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 inflatable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-FLAY-tuh-bul.
What does inflatable mean?
- Able to be inflated or blown up.
- A boat or dinghy that may be inflated when needed.
- Any other structure, artwork etc. that is inflated.
Where does inflatable come from?
From inflate + -able.
Words that rhyme with inflatable
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Questions about saying inflatable
How do you pronounce inflatable?
Say in-FLAY-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈfleɪtəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfleɪtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inflatable?
Inflatable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY). Broken into parts: in · FLAY · tuh · bul.
Is inflatable 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 /ɪnˈfleɪtəbəl/ (in-FLAY-tuh-bul).