How to pronounce preventable
Say it like prih-VEN-tuh-bul. Preventable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN).
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- prih
- VEN
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preventable 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.
- VENSay 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 preventable
American and British speakers say preventable in essentially the same way: /prɪˈvɛntəbəl/ in the US and /prɪˈvɛntəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-VEN-tuh-bul.
What does preventable mean?
- Capable of being prevented.
- Something that can be prevented.
Where does preventable come from?
From prevent + -able.
Words that rhyme with preventable
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Questions about saying preventable
How do you pronounce preventable?
Say prih-VEN-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈvɛntəbəl/. In British English it is /prɪˈvɛntəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preventable?
Preventable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN). Broken into parts: prih · VEN · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say preventable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈvɛntəbəl/ and the British form is /prɪˈvɛntəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.