How to pronounce suitable
Say it like SOO-tuh-bul. Suitable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suitable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep 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 suitable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SOO-tuh-bul.
What does suitable mean?
- meant or adapted for an occasion or use“a tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty”“not an appropriate (or fit) time for flippancy”
- worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse“the parents found the girl suitable for their son”
Where does suitable come from?
From suit + -able.
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Words that rhyme with suitable
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Questions about saying suitable
How do you pronounce suitable?
Say SOO-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsutəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈsuːtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suitable?
Suitable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · tuh · bul.
Is suitable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsuːtəbəl/ (SOO-tuh-bul).