How to pronounce selectable
Say it like suh-LEK-tuh-bul. Selectable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- suh
- LEK
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Selectable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep 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 selectable
American and British speakers say selectable in essentially the same way: /səˈlɛktəbəl/ in the US and /sɪˈlɛktəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-LEK-tuh-bul.
What does selectable mean?
- Capable of being selected.
- An item that can be selected by the user.
Where does selectable come from?
From select + -able.
Words that rhyme with selectable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of selectable.
Questions about saying selectable
How do you pronounce selectable?
Say suh-LEK-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɛktəbəl/. In British English it is /sɪˈlɛktəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in selectable?
Selectable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: suh · LEK · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say selectable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈlɛktəbəl/ and the British form is /sɪˈlɛktəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.