How to pronounce placeable
Say it like PLAY-suh-bul. Placeable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
- PLAY
- suh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Placeable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- suhKeep 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 placeable
American and British speakers say placeable in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪsəbəl/ in the US and /ˈpleɪsəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-suh-bul.
What does placeable mean?
- Capable of being placed.
- A jobseeker who is considered by an employment agency to be suitable for placement, but not employment, with a client company.
- In computer-aided translation, an element, such as a symbol or numeral, that is the same in both source and target segments and can therefore be copied directly from one into the other.
- Something which is conventionally associated with a specific place; for example, blinds go on windows, carpets go on floors.
Where does placeable come from?
From place + -able.
Words that rhyme with placeable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of placeable.
Questions about saying placeable
How do you pronounce placeable?
Say PLAY-suh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪsəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in placeable?
Placeable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · suh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say placeable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪsəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪsəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.