How to pronounce printable
Say it like PRIN-tuh-bul. Printable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIN).
- PRIN
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Printable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 printable
American and British speakers say printable in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪntəbəl/ in the US and /ˈprɪntəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIN-tuh-bul.
What does printable mean?
- Worthy or capable of being printed.
- Of a text character: having a visual representation, unlike the control characters.
- A digital image or file meant to be printed on paper.
Where does printable come from?
From print + -able.
Questions about saying printable
How do you pronounce printable?
Say PRIN-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪntəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈprɪntəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in printable?
Printable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIN). Broken into parts: PRIN · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say printable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪntəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈprɪntəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.