How to pronounce sociable
Say it like SOH-shuh-bul. Sociable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- shuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sociable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shuhKeep 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 sociable
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-shuh-bul.
What does sociable mean?
- A sociable person.
- A bicycle or tricycle for two persons side by side.
- A couch with a curved S-shaped back.
- Tending to socialize or be social.“He's normally pretty quiet, but he gets much more sociable around women.”
- Offering opportunities for conversation; characterized by much conversation.“a sociable party”
Where does sociable come from?
From Middle French sociable, from Latin sociābilis.
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Words that rhyme with sociable
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Questions about saying sociable
How do you pronounce sociable?
Say SOH-shuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊʃəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sociable?
Sociable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · shuh · bul.
Is sociable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsəʊʃəbəl/ (SOH-shuh-bul).