How to pronounce quotable
Say it like KWOH-tuh-bul. Quotable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOH).
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- KWOH
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quotable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 quotable
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KWOH-tuh-bul.
What does quotable mean?
- Capable or worthy of being quoted“a quotable writer”
Where does quotable come from?
From quote + -able.
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Questions about saying quotable
How do you pronounce quotable?
Say KWOH-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwoʊtəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈkwəʊtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quotable?
Quotable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOH). Broken into parts: KWOH · tuh · bul.
Is quotable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkwəʊtəbəl/ (KWOH-tuh-bul).