How to pronounce saleable
Say it like SAY-luh-bul. Saleable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
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- SAY
- luh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saleable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luhKeep 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 saleable
American and British speakers say saleable in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪləbəl/ in the US and /ˈseɪləbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAY-luh-bul.
What does saleable mean?
- Suitable for sale; marketable; worth enough to try to sell; that can be sold (i.e., for which it is possible to find a willing and able buyer).“They held an estate sale last Saturday, which cleared out everything that was saleable; what's left will require a skip for disposal.”
- Something that can be sold.
Where does saleable come from?
From sale + -able.
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Words that rhyme with saleable
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Questions about saying saleable
How do you pronounce saleable?
Say SAY-luh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪləbəl/. In British English it is /ˈseɪləbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saleable?
Saleable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · luh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say saleable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪləbəl/ and the British form is /ˈseɪləbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.