How to pronounce operable
Say it like AH-puh-ruh-bul. Operable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- puh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Operable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep 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 operable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OP-uh-ruh-bul.
What does operable mean?
- Able to be operated or used.
- Able to be put into operation; practicable.
- Able to be treated by surgery.
Where does operable come from?
Borrowed from Latin operābilis.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying operable
How do you pronounce operable?
Say AH-puh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑpərəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈɒpərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in operable?
Operable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · puh · ruh · bul.
Is operable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒpərəbəl/ (OP-uh-ruh-bul).