How to pronounce stretchable
Say it like STRECH-uh-bul. Stretchable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRECH).
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- STRECH
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stretchable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRECHSay 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 stretchable
American and British speakers say stretchable in essentially the same way: /ˈstrɛtʃəbəl/ in the US and /ˈstrɛtʃəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRECH-uh-bul.
What does stretchable mean?
- Capable of being stretched.
- Of a pseudoline arrangement: combinatorially equivalent to a line arrangement, such that one can straighten each line while maintaining the order in which they cross.
Where does stretchable come from?
From stretch + -able.
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Questions about saying stretchable
How do you pronounce stretchable?
Say STRECH-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɛtʃəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈstrɛtʃəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stretchable?
Stretchable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRECH). Broken into parts: STRECH · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say stretchable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrɛtʃəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈstrɛtʃəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.