How to pronounce terminable
Say it like TUR-muh-nuh-bul. Terminable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- muh
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terminable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 terminable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-muh-nuh-bul.
What does terminable mean?
- Able to be terminated.“Is the contract rescindable?, Yes, it's terminable at any time.”
- Having an ending; finite.
Where does terminable come from?
From Middle English terminable (“resolvable”), from Anglo-Norman and Middle French terminable and their etymon Latin terminābilis.
Questions about saying terminable
How do you pronounce terminable?
Say TUR-muh-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝmənəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːmənəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terminable?
Terminable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · muh · nuh · bul.
Is terminable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɜːmənəbəl/ (TUR-muh-nuh-bul).