How to pronounce sustainably
Say it like suh-STAY-nuh-blee. Sustainably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sustainably. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- suh
- STAY
- nuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sustainably 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.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sustainably
American and British speakers say sustainably in essentially the same way: /səˈsteɪnəbli/ in the US and /səˈsteɪnəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-STAY-nuh-blee.
What does sustainably mean?
- In a sustainable manner.
Where does sustainably come from?
From sustainable + -ly.
Questions about saying sustainably
How do you pronounce sustainably?
Say suh-STAY-nuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /səˈsteɪnəbli/. In British English it is /səˈsteɪnəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sustainably?
Sustainably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY). Broken into parts: suh · STAY · nuh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say sustainably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈsteɪnəbli/ and the British form is /səˈsteɪnəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.