How to pronounce removable
Say it like rih-MOO-vuh-bul. Removable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOO).
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- rih
- MOO
- vuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Removable 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.
- MOOSay 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 removable
American and British speakers say removable in essentially the same way: /rɪˈmuvəbəl/ in the US and /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-MOO-vuh-bul.
What does removable mean?
- Able to be removed.
- Something that can be removed.
Where does removable come from?
From remove + -able.
Words that rhyme with removable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of removable.
Questions about saying removable
How do you pronounce removable?
Say rih-MOO-vuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈmuvəbəl/. In British English it is /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in removable?
Removable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOO). Broken into parts: rih · MOO · vuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say removable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈmuvəbəl/ and the British form is /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.