How to pronounce provable
Say it like PROO-vuh-bul. Provable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce provable. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PROO
- vuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Provable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vuhKeep 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 provable
American and British speakers say provable in essentially the same way: /ˈpruvəbəl/ in the US and /ˈpruːvəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PROO-vuh-bul.
What does provable mean?
- Of a statement or hypothesis that can be proven.
Where does provable come from?
From Middle English provable, prevable, equivalent to prove + -able.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with provable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of provable.
Questions about saying provable
How do you pronounce provable?
Say PROO-vuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpruvəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈpruːvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in provable?
Provable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROO). Broken into parts: PROO · vuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say provable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpruvəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈpruːvəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.