How to pronounce scalable
Say it like SKAY-luh-bul. Scalable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAY).
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- SKAY
- luh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scalable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAYSay 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 scalable
American and British speakers say scalable in essentially the same way: /ˈskeɪləbəl/ in the US and /ˈskeɪləbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAY-luh-bul.
What does scalable mean?
- Capable of being climbed.
- Able to be changed in scale; resizeable.
- Able to greatly increase in capacity, with relative ease.
Where does scalable come from?
From scale + -able.
Words that rhyme with scalable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scalable.
Questions about saying scalable
How do you pronounce scalable?
Say SKAY-luh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈskeɪləbəl/. In British English it is /ˈskeɪləbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scalable?
Scalable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAY). Broken into parts: SKAY · luh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say scalable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskeɪləbəl/ and the British form is /ˈskeɪləbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.