How to pronounce mensurable
Say it like MEN-chuh-ruh-bul. Mensurable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN).
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- MEN
- chuh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mensurable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chuhKeep 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 mensurable
American and British speakers say mensurable in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛntʃərəbəl/ in the US and /ˈmɛntʃərəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEN-chuh-ruh-bul.
What does mensurable mean?
- measurable
- Having a fixed rhythm.
Where does mensurable come from?
From Middle English mensurable, from Medieval Latin mensūrābilis.
Questions about saying mensurable
How do you pronounce mensurable?
Say MEN-chuh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛntʃərəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɛntʃərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mensurable?
Mensurable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN). Broken into parts: MEN · chuh · ruh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say mensurable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛntʃərəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈmɛntʃərəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.