How to pronounce pottable
Say it like PAH-tuh-bul. Pottable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
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- PAH
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pottable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 pottable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: POT-uh-bul.
What does pottable mean?
- Able to be potted.
- Suitable for planting in a pot.
Where does pottable come from?
From pot + -able.
Questions about saying pottable
How do you pronounce pottable?
Say PAH-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑtəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɒtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pottable?
Pottable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · tuh · bul.
Is pottable 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 /ˈpɒtəbəl/ (POT-uh-bul).