How to pronounce searchable
Say it like SUR-chuh-bul. Searchable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- chuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Searchable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- chuhKeep 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 searchable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-chuh-bul.
What does searchable mean?
- Capable of being searched, especially something that has an automated search function included.“The new searchable database is much more useful than the old paper records.”
- Capable of being searched for.
- Something that can be searched, or searched for.
Where does searchable come from?
From search + -able.
Questions about saying searchable
How do you pronounce searchable?
Say SUR-chuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝtʃəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːtʃəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in searchable?
Searchable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · chuh · bul.
Is searchable 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 /ˈsɜːtʃəbəl/ (SUR-chuh-bul).