How to pronounce stowable
Say it like STOH-uh-bul. Stowable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH).
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- STOH
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stowable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 stowable
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STOH-uh-bul.
What does stowable mean?
- Capable of being stowed away.
- Something that can be stowed away, such as luggage.
Where does stowable come from?
From stow + -able.
Words that rhyme with stowable
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Questions about saying stowable
How do you pronounce stowable?
Say STOH-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stowable?
Stowable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH). Broken into parts: STOH · uh · bul.
Is stowable 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 /ˈstəʊəbəl/ (STOH-uh-bul).