How to pronounce quantifiable
Say it like KWAHN-tuh-fy-uh-bul. Quantifiable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAHN).
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- KWAHN
- tuh
- fy
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quantifiable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 quantifiable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KWON-tih-fy-uh-bul.
What does quantifiable mean?
- Capable of being quantified.
- Something that can be quantified; a measurable.
Where does quantifiable come from?
From quantify + -able.
Questions about saying quantifiable
How do you pronounce quantifiable?
Say KWAHN-tuh-fy-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɑntəˌfaɪəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈkwɒntɪˌfaɪəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quantifiable?
Quantifiable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAHN). Broken into parts: KWAHN · tuh · fy · uh · bul.
Is quantifiable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkwɒntɪˌfaɪəbəl/ (KWON-tih-fy-uh-bul).