How to pronounce perspirable
Say it like PUR-spih-ruh-bul. Perspirable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- spih
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perspirable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- spihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 perspirable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-spih-ruh-bul.
What does perspirable mean?
- Capable of being perspired.
- Emitting perspiration; perspiring.
Where does perspirable come from?
Borrowed from Latin perspīrābilis.
Questions about saying perspirable
How do you pronounce perspirable?
Say PUR-spih-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝspɪrəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːspɪrəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perspirable?
Perspirable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · spih · ruh · bul.
Is perspirable 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 /ˈpɜːspɪrəbəl/ (PUR-spih-ruh-bul).