How to pronounce movable
Say it like MOO-vuh-bul. Movable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO).
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- MOO
- vuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Movable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vuhKeep 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 movable
American and British speakers say movable in essentially the same way: /ˈmuvəbəl/ in the US and /ˈmuːvəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOO-vuh-bul.
What does movable mean?
- Something which is movable; an article of wares or goods; a commodity; a piece of property not fixed, or not a part of real estate; generally, in the plural, goods; wares; furniture.
- Capable of being moved, lifted, carried, drawn, turned, or conveyed, or in any way made to change place or posture; not fixed or stationary.
- Changing from one time to another.“Easter is a movable holiday.”
Where does movable come from?
From Old French movable.
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Words that rhyme with movable
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Questions about saying movable
How do you pronounce movable?
Say MOO-vuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmuvəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈmuːvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in movable?
Movable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO). Broken into parts: MOO · vuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say movable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmuvəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈmuːvəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.