How to pronounce nearable
Say it like NEE-uh-ruh-bul. Nearable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- uh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nearable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 nearable
American and British speakers say nearable in essentially the same way: /ˈniərəbəl/ in the US and /ˈniːərəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-uh-ruh-bul.
What does nearable mean?
- An everyday item fitted with a small wireless computing device that can broadcast digital data, providing information to nearby mobile devices about its location, state, and surroundings.
Where does nearable come from?
Blend of near + wearable.
Questions about saying nearable
How do you pronounce nearable?
Say NEE-uh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈniərəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈniːərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nearable?
Nearable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · uh · ruh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say nearable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈniərəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈniːərəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.