How to pronounce sizable
Say it like SY-zuh-bul. Sizable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- zuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sizable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zuhKeep 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 sizable
American and British speakers say sizable in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪzəbəl/ in the US and /ˈsaɪzəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-zuh-bul.
What does sizable mean?
- Fairly large.“He gave a sizable cash donation, sizable enough that the IRS wondered where all that money came from.”
Where does sizable come from?
From size + -able.
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Questions about saying sizable
How do you pronounce sizable?
Say SY-zuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪzəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪzəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sizable?
Sizable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · zuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say sizable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪzəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪzəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as sizable?
Sizable sounds the same as sizeable in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.