How to pronounce teachable
Say it like TEE-chuh-bul. Teachable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- chuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teachable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- chuhKeep 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 teachable
American and British speakers say teachable in essentially the same way: /ˈtitʃəbəl/ in the US and /ˈtiːtʃəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-chuh-bul.
What does teachable mean?
- Capable of being taught; apt to learn.
- Willing to receive instruction or to learn; docile.
- That can be taught.“Common sense is not a teachable subject.”
- A major or minor academic concentration that is an acceptable prerequisite for certain teaching certifications or teacher education programs.
Where does teachable come from?
From Middle English techeable, techeabyll, techeabylle, equivalent to teach + -able.
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Words that rhyme with teachable
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Questions about saying teachable
How do you pronounce teachable?
Say TEE-chuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtitʃəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈtiːtʃəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teachable?
Teachable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · chuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say teachable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtitʃəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈtiːtʃəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.