How to pronounce preparable
Say it like prih-PAR-uh-bul. Preparable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR).
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- prih
- PAR
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preparable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 preparable
American and British speakers say preparable in essentially the same way: /prɪˈpærəbəl/ in the US and /prɪˈpærəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-PAR-uh-bul.
What does preparable mean?
- Capable of being prepared.
Where does preparable come from?
From prepare + -able.
Questions about saying preparable
How do you pronounce preparable?
Say prih-PAR-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈpærəbəl/. In British English it is /prɪˈpærəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preparable?
Preparable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR). Broken into parts: prih · PAR · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say preparable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈpærəbəl/ and the British form is /prɪˈpærəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.