How to pronounce tameable
Say it like TAY-muh-bul. Tameable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- muh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tameable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muhKeep 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 tameable
American and British speakers say tameable in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪməbəl/ in the US and /ˈteɪməbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAY-muh-bul.
What does tameable mean?
- Able to be tamed.
Where does tameable come from?
From tame + -able.
Questions about saying tameable
How do you pronounce tameable?
Say TAY-muh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪməbəl/. In British English it is /ˈteɪməbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tameable?
Tameable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · muh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say tameable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪməbəl/ and the British form is /ˈteɪməbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.