How to pronounce supportable
Say it like suh-POR-tuh-bul. Supportable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- suh
- POR
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supportable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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 supportable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-PAW-tuh-bul.
What does supportable mean?
- Capable of being supported, upheld, maintained, or defended.
- Capable of being borne, endured, or tolerated; endurable.
Where does supportable come from?
From Middle English supportable, equivalent to support + -able, or possibly from Middle French supportable.
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Questions about saying supportable
How do you pronounce supportable?
Say suh-POR-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /səˈpɔrtəbəl/. In British English it is /səˈpɔːtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supportable?
Supportable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: suh · POR · tuh · bul.
Is supportable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /səˈpɔːtəbəl/ (suh-PAW-tuh-bul).