How to pronounce marketable
Say it like MAR-kuh-tuh-bul. Marketable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- kuh
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marketable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 marketable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MAH-kuh-tuh-bul.
What does marketable mean?
- Capable of being marketed.“The quality and scarcity ensured that the product was eminently marketable.”
- Saleable (of goods) or employable (of people).
- Able to be converted into cash quickly, but at a price that is determined by the market in that commodity
Where does marketable come from?
From market + -able.
Questions about saying marketable
How do you pronounce marketable?
Say MAR-kuh-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrkətəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːkətəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marketable?
Marketable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · kuh · tuh · bul.
Is marketable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɑːkətəbəl/ (MAH-kuh-tuh-bul).