How to pronounce peccable
Say it like PEK-uh-bul. Peccable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEK).
- PEK
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peccable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 peccable
American and British speakers say peccable in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛkəbəl/ in the US and /ˈpɛkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEK-uh-bul.
What does peccable mean?
- Liable to sin; subject to transgress the divine law.
Where does peccable come from?
From Medieval Latin peccābilis, from Latin peccō (“to sin”).
Questions about saying peccable
How do you pronounce peccable?
Say PEK-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛkəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɛkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peccable?
Peccable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEK). Broken into parts: PEK · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say peccable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛkəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈpɛkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.