How to pronounce talkable
Say it like TAW-kuh-bul. Talkable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAW).
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- TAW
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Talkable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kuhKeep 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 talkable
American and British speakers say talkable in essentially the same way: /ˈtɔkəbəl/ in the US and /ˈtɔːkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAW-kuh-bul.
What does talkable mean?
- Capable of being talked (to or about) (construed with a preposition).
- Capable of offering engaging conversation.
Where does talkable come from?
From talk + -able.
Questions about saying talkable
How do you pronounce talkable?
Say TAW-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔkəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in talkable?
Talkable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAW). Broken into parts: TAW · kuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say talkable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɔkəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈtɔːkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.