How to pronounce taxable
Say it like TAK-suh-bul. Taxable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK).
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- TAK
- suh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taxable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep 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 taxable
American and British speakers say taxable in essentially the same way: /ˈtæksəbəl/ in the US and /ˈtæksəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAK-suh-bul.
What does taxable mean?
- That can be taxed.
- Subject to taxation.
- Something on which tax must be paid.
Where does taxable come from?
From tax + -able
Questions about saying taxable
How do you pronounce taxable?
Say TAK-suh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæksəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈtæksəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taxable?
Taxable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK). Broken into parts: TAK · suh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say taxable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæksəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈtæksəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.