How to pronounce penetrable
Say it like PEN-uh-truh-bul. Penetrable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
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- PEN
- uh
- truh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penetrable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PENSay 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.
- truhKeep 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 penetrable
American and British speakers say penetrable in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛnətrəbəl/ in the US and /ˈpɛnətrəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEN-uh-truh-bul.
What does penetrable mean?
- Capable of being penetrated, entered, or pierced.
- Capable of being fully understood.
Where does penetrable come from?
From Middle English penetrable, penytrable, from Old French penetrable, from Medieval Latin penetrābilis.
Questions about saying penetrable
How do you pronounce penetrable?
Say PEN-uh-truh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛnətrəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɛnətrəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penetrable?
Penetrable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · uh · truh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say penetrable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛnətrəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈpɛnətrəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.