How to pronounce potable
Say it like POH-tuh-bul. Potable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Potable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep 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 potable
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: POH-tuh-bul.
What does potable mean?
- Any drinkable liquid; a beverage.
- Good for drinking without fear of waterborne disease or poisoning.“potable water”
Where does potable come from?
The noun is derived from the adjective.
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Words that rhyme with potable
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Questions about saying potable
How do you pronounce potable?
Say POH-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊtəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in potable?
Potable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · tuh · bul.
Is potable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpəʊtəbəl/ (POH-tuh-bul).