How to pronounce respirable
Say it like RES-puh-ruh-bul. Respirable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RES).
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- RES
- puh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Respirable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 respirable
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: rih-SPY-ruh-bul.
What does respirable mean?
- Of air: breathable.
- Of an organism: capable of respiration.
Where does respirable come from?
From respire + -able.
Questions about saying respirable
How do you pronounce respirable?
Say RES-puh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛspərəbəl/. In British English it is /rɪˈspaɪrəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in respirable?
Respirable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RES). Broken into parts: RES · puh · ruh · bul.
Is respirable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /rɪˈspaɪrəbəl/ (rih-SPY-ruh-bul).