How to pronounce programmable
Say it like PROH-gram-uh-bul. Programmable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- gram
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Programmable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gramGive this part a little weight. 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 programmable
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-GRAM-uh-bul.
What does programmable mean?
- Capable of being programmed.
- A calculator that allows the user to write programs.
Where does programmable come from?
From program + -able.
Questions about saying programmable
How do you pronounce programmable?
Say PROH-gram-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊˌɡræməbəl/. In British English it is /prəʊˈɡræməbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in programmable?
Programmable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · gram · uh · bul.
Is programmable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /prəʊˈɡræməbəl/ (proh-GRAM-uh-bul).