How to pronounce observables
Say it like ub-ZUR-vuh-bulz. Observables has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR).
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- ub
- ZUR
- vuh
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Observables 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.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of observables
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-ZUR-vuh-bulz.
What does observables mean?
- plural of observable How to pronounce observable
Questions about saying observables
How do you pronounce observables?
Say ub-ZUR-vuh-bulz. The American pronunciation is /əbˈzɝvəbəlz/. In British English it is /əbˈzɜːvəbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in observables?
Observables has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR). Broken into parts: ub · ZUR · vuh · bulz.
Is observables 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 /əbˈzɜːvəbəlz/ (ub-ZUR-vuh-bulz).