How to pronounce obtainable
Say it like ub-TAY-nuh-bul. Obtainable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- ub
- TAY
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obtainable 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.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nuhKeep 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 obtainable
American and British speakers say obtainable in essentially the same way: /əbˈteɪnəbəl/ in the US and /əbˈteɪnəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-TAY-nuh-bul.
What does obtainable mean?
- Able to be obtained.
Where does obtainable come from?
From obtain + -able.
Words that rhyme with obtainable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of obtainable.
Questions about saying obtainable
How do you pronounce obtainable?
Say ub-TAY-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əbˈteɪnəbəl/. In British English it is /əbˈteɪnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obtainable?
Obtainable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: ub · TAY · nuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say obtainable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈteɪnəbəl/ and the British form is /əbˈteɪnəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.