How to pronounce readable
Say it like REE-duh-bul. Readable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
- REE
- duh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Readable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- duhKeep 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 readable
American and British speakers say readable in essentially the same way: /ˈridəbəl/ in the US and /ˈriːdəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-duh-bul.
What does readable mean?
- Legible, possible to read or at least decipher.“If that sign were still readable we'd know where we are!”
- Which can be read, i.e. accessed or played, by a certain technical type of device.“No sale, those aren't readable with my DVD-player!”
- Enjoyable to read, of an acceptable stylistic quality or at least functionally composed.“These assembly instructions aren't readable, I still don't have a clue how to start!”
Where does readable come from?
From read + -able.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying readable
How do you pronounce readable?
Say REE-duh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈridəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈriːdəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in readable?
Readable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · duh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say readable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈridəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈriːdəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.