How to pronounce smellable
Say it like SMEL-uh-bul. Smellable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMEL).
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- SMEL
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smellable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMELSay 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 smellable
American and British speakers say smellable in essentially the same way: /ˈsmɛləbəl/ in the US and /ˈsmɛləbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMEL-uh-bul.
What does smellable mean?
- Capable of, or suitable for, being smelled.
Where does smellable come from?
From smell + -able.
Questions about saying smellable
How do you pronounce smellable?
Say SMEL-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɛləbəl/. In British English it is /ˈsmɛləbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smellable?
Smellable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMEL). Broken into parts: SMEL · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say smellable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmɛləbəl/ and the British form is /ˈsmɛləbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.