How to pronounce solvable
Say it like SAHL-vuh-bul. Solvable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAHL).
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- SAHL
- vuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solvable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vuhKeep 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 solvable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOL-vuh-bul.
What does solvable mean?
- Capable of being solved.“a solvable problem”
- Having terminating derived series; see Solvable group on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
- Having a Galois group which is solvable.
Where does solvable come from?
The mathematical senses derive from Galois theory: Galois discovered that one could determine whether a given polynomial could be solved by radicals by studying the properties of a particular group attached to a particular field extension d
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Questions about saying solvable
How do you pronounce solvable?
Say SAHL-vuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑlvəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈsɒlvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solvable?
Solvable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAHL). Broken into parts: SAHL · vuh · bul.
Is solvable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsɒlvəbəl/ (SOL-vuh-bul).