How to pronounce measurable
Say it like MEZH-uh-ruh-bul. Measurable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZH).
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- MEZH
- uh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Measurable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 measurable
American and British speakers say measurable in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛʒərəbəl/ in the US and /ˈmɛʒərəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEZH-uh-ruh-bul.
What does measurable mean?
- Able to be measured.
- Of significant importance.
- That which can be measured; a metric.
Where does measurable come from?
From Old French mesurable, equivalent to measure + -able.
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Words that rhyme with measurable
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Questions about saying measurable
How do you pronounce measurable?
Say MEZH-uh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛʒərəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɛʒərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in measurable?
Measurable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZH). Broken into parts: MEZH · uh · ruh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say measurable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛʒərəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈmɛʒərəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.