How to pronounce kissable
Say it like KIS-uh-bul. Kissable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIS).
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- KIS
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kissable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KISSay 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 kissable
American and British speakers say kissable in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪsəbəl/ in the US and /ˈkɪsəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIS-uh-bul.
What does kissable mean?
- Capable of being kissed.
- Attractive, so as to invite kissing.“She's got such a kissable face.”
Where does kissable come from?
From kiss + -able.
Words that rhyme with kissable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kissable.
Questions about saying kissable
How do you pronounce kissable?
Say KIS-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪsəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɪsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kissable?
Kissable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIS). Broken into parts: KIS · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say kissable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪsəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈkɪsəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.