How to pronounce injectable
Say it like in-JEK-tuh-bul. Injectable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK).
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- in
- JEK
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Injectable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 injectable
American and British speakers say injectable in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdʒɛktəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈdʒɛktəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-JEK-tuh-bul.
What does injectable mean?
- Capable of being (or designed to be) injected.
- A liquid, such as a medicine or a Botox solution, which is injected using a needle and syringe.
Where does injectable come from?
From inject + -able.
Words that rhyme with injectable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of injectable.
Questions about saying injectable
How do you pronounce injectable?
Say in-JEK-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdʒɛktəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdʒɛktəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in injectable?
Injectable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK). Broken into parts: in · JEK · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say injectable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdʒɛktəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈdʒɛktəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.