How to pronounce presentable
Say it like pruh-ZEN-tuh-bul. Presentable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEN).
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- pruh
- ZEN
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presentable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 presentable
American and British speakers say presentable in essentially the same way: /prəˈzɛntəbəl/ in the US and /prəˈzɛntəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-ZEN-tuh-bul.
What does presentable mean?
- In good enough shape to be shown or offered to other people; tidy; attractive.“Before we go out, let me just go to the washroom and make myself presentable.”
- Acceptable; worth considering.
- Capable of being presented to a church living.
Where does presentable come from?
From Middle French presentable, from Old French, as if present + -able.
Words that rhyme with presentable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of presentable.
Questions about saying presentable
How do you pronounce presentable?
Say pruh-ZEN-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /prəˈzɛntəbəl/. In British English it is /prəˈzɛntəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presentable?
Presentable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEN). Broken into parts: pruh · ZEN · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say presentable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈzɛntəbəl/ and the British form is /prəˈzɛntəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.