How to pronounce scannable
Say it like SKAN-uh-bul. Scannable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAN).
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- SKAN
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scannable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep 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 scannable
American and British speakers say scannable in essentially the same way: /ˈskænəbəl/ in the US and /ˈskænəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAN-uh-bul.
What does scannable mean?
- That can be scanned; suitable for scanning.
Where does scannable come from?
From scan + -able.
Words that rhyme with scannable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scannable.
Questions about saying scannable
How do you pronounce scannable?
Say SKAN-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈskænəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈskænəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scannable?
Scannable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAN). Broken into parts: SKAN · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say scannable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskænəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈskænəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.