How to pronounce thinkable
Say it like THING-kuh-bul. Thinkable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THING).
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- THING
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thinkable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 thinkable
American and British speakers say thinkable in essentially the same way: /ˈθɪŋkəbəl/ in the US and /ˈθɪŋkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: THING-kuh-bul.
What does thinkable mean?
- Able to be thought or imagined; conceivable.
- Morally acceptable or legal.
- Something that can be thought about.
Where does thinkable come from?
From think + -able.
Words that rhyme with thinkable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thinkable.
Questions about saying thinkable
How do you pronounce thinkable?
Say THING-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɪŋkəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈθɪŋkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thinkable?
Thinkable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THING). Broken into parts: THING · kuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say thinkable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθɪŋkəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈθɪŋkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.