How to pronounce occasionable
Say it like uh-KAY-zhuh-nuh-bul. Occasionable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- uh
- KAY
- zhuh
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Occasionable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 occasionable
American and British speakers say occasionable in essentially the same way: /əˈkeɪʒənəbəl/ in the US and /əˈkeɪʒənəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KAY-zhuh-nuh-bul.
What does occasionable mean?
- Capable of being occasioned or caused
Where does occasionable come from?
From occasion + -able.
Questions about saying occasionable
How do you pronounce occasionable?
Say uh-KAY-zhuh-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈkeɪʒənəbəl/. In British English it is /əˈkeɪʒənəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in occasionable?
Occasionable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: uh · KAY · zhuh · nuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say occasionable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkeɪʒənəbəl/ and the British form is /əˈkeɪʒənəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.