How to pronounce pardonable
Say it like PAR-duh-nuh-bul. Pardonable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- duh
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pardonable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep 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 pardonable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-duh-nuh-bul.
What does pardonable mean?
- Capable of being pardoned; worthy of pardon.
Where does pardonable come from?
Back-formation from unpardonable, equivalent to pardon + -able.
Questions about saying pardonable
How do you pronounce pardonable?
Say PAR-duh-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrdənəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːdənəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pardonable?
Pardonable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · duh · nuh · bul.
Is pardonable 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 /ˈpɑːdənəbəl/ (PAH-duh-nuh-bul).