How to pronounce ponderable
Say it like PAHN-duh-ruh-bul. Ponderable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAHN).
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- PAHN
- duh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ponderable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 ponderable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PON-duh-ruh-bul.
What does ponderable mean?
- Having a detectable amount of matter; having a measurable mass.
- Worthy of note; significant, interesting.
- Heavy; ponderous.
- Something that is ponderable
Where does ponderable come from?
From ponder + -able.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying ponderable
How do you pronounce ponderable?
Say PAHN-duh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑndərəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɒndərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ponderable?
Ponderable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAHN). Broken into parts: PAHN · duh · ruh · bul.
Is ponderable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒndərəbəl/ (PON-duh-ruh-bul).