How to pronounce returnable
Say it like ree-TUR-nuh-bul. Returnable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
- ree
- TUR
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Returnable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nuhKeep 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 returnable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-TUR-nuh-bul.
What does returnable mean?
- Capable of being returned.
- Something that can be returned.“We'll have to take our returnables in soon; we're running out of space.”
Where does returnable come from?
From Middle French retournable.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- nonreturnable
Words that rhyme with returnable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of returnable.
Questions about saying returnable
How do you pronounce returnable?
Say ree-TUR-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /riˈtɝnəbəl/. In British English it is /riˈtɜːnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in returnable?
Returnable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: ree · TUR · nuh · bul.
Is returnable 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 /riˈtɜːnəbəl/ (ree-TUR-nuh-bul).