How to pronounce killable
Say it like KIL-uh-bul. Killable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL).
- KIL
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Killable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 killable
American and British speakers say killable in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪləbəl/ in the US and /ˈkɪləbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIL-uh-bul.
What does killable mean?
- Able to be killed.
- Fit to be killed, especially as a source of food.
Where does killable come from?
From kill + -able.
Words that rhyme with killable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of killable.
Questions about saying killable
How do you pronounce killable?
Say KIL-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪləbəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɪləbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in killable?
Killable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL). Broken into parts: KIL · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say killable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪləbəl/ and the British form is /ˈkɪləbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.