How to pronounce manageable
Say it like MAN-ih-juh-bul. Manageable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- ih
- juh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manageable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- juhKeep 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 manageable
American and British speakers say manageable in essentially the same way: /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/ in the US and /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-ih-juh-bul.
What does manageable mean?
- Capable of being managed or controlled.
- Capable of being done or fulfilled; achievable.
Where does manageable come from?
From manage + -able.
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Questions about saying manageable
How do you pronounce manageable?
Say MAN-ih-juh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manageable?
Manageable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · ih · juh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say manageable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.