How to pronounce recordable
Say it like rih-KOR-duh-bul. Recordable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR).
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- rih
- KOR
- duh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recordable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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 recordable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-KAW-duh-bul.
What does recordable mean?
- That can be recorded; capturable.“Sound and movement are recordable by means of microphones and cameras.”
- Able to be used to record something.
- Liable to be retained on someone's criminal record.
Where does recordable come from?
From record + -able.
Words that rhyme with recordable
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Questions about saying recordable
How do you pronounce recordable?
Say rih-KOR-duh-bul. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkɔrdəbəl/. In British English it is /rɪˈkɔːdəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recordable?
Recordable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR). Broken into parts: rih · KOR · duh · bul.
Is recordable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈkɔːdəbəl/ (rih-KAW-duh-bul).