How to pronounce sellable
Say it like SEL-uh-bul. Sellable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
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- SEL
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sellable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 sellable
American and British speakers say sellable in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛləbəl/ in the US and /ˈsɛləbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEL-uh-bul.
What does sellable mean?
- Able or likely to be sold.“a sellable commodity”
- For which it is possible to find a willing and able buyer.“Alcoholic beverages are sellable anywhere, if you're willing to skirt the law.”
- Legal to sell.“Alcoholic beverages aren't sellable in this county.”
- Something that can be sold.
Where does sellable come from?
From sell + -able.
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Questions about saying sellable
How do you pronounce sellable?
Say SEL-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛləbəl/. In British English it is /ˈsɛləbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sellable?
Sellable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say sellable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛləbəl/ and the British form is /ˈsɛləbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.