How to pronounce navigable
Say it like NAV-uh-guh-bul. Navigable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAV).
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- NAV
- uh
- guh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Navigable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- guhKeep 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 navigable
American and British speakers say navigable in essentially the same way: /ˈnævəɡəbəl/ in the US and /ˈnævəɡəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAV-uh-guh-bul.
What does navigable mean?
- Capable of being navigated; deep enough and wide enough to afford passage to vessels.
- Seaworthy; in a navigable state; steerable.
- Steerable, dirigible.
Where does navigable come from?
From Middle French navigable, from Latin navigabilis.
Questions about saying navigable
How do you pronounce navigable?
Say NAV-uh-guh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈnævəɡəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈnævəɡəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in navigable?
Navigable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAV). Broken into parts: NAV · uh · guh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say navigable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnævəɡəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈnævəɡəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.