How to pronounce playable
Say it like PLAY-uh-bul. Playable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Playable 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.
- 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 playable
American and British speakers say playable in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪəbəl/ in the US and /ˈpleɪəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-uh-bul.
What does playable mean?
- Able to be played.“Not all compact discs are playable in car stereos.”
- Of a move, giving a reasonable result; able to be played without losing.“Is MAGICS a playable word in Scrabble?”
- Of a game, able to be played and enjoyed.
- A character in a game who may be chosen as the player character.
Where does playable come from?
From play + -able.
Words that rhyme with playable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of playable.
Questions about saying playable
How do you pronounce playable?
Say PLAY-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in playable?
Playable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say playable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.