How to pronounce observable
Say it like ub-ZUR-vuh-bul. Observable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR).
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- ub
- ZUR
- vuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Observable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- 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 observable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-ZUR-vuh-bul.
What does observable mean?
- Able to be observed.“The strange new star was at the edge of the observable universe.”
- Deserving to be observed; worth regarding; remarkable.
- Any physical property that can be observed and measured directly and not derived from other properties.“Temperature is an observable but entropy is derived.”
Where does observable come from?
From observe + -able.
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Questions about saying observable
How do you pronounce observable?
Say ub-ZUR-vuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əbˈzɝvəbəl/. In British English it is /əbˈzɜːvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in observable?
Observable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR). Broken into parts: ub · ZUR · vuh · bul.
Is observable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əbˈzɜːvəbəl/ (ub-ZUR-vuh-bul).