How to pronounce towable
Say it like TOH-uh-bluh. Towable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- uh
- bluh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Towable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of towable
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-uh-bluh.
What does towable mean?
- That can be towed.
- Something suitable for being towed.
Where does towable come from?
From tow + -able.
Questions about saying towable
How do you pronounce towable?
Say TOH-uh-bluh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊʌblə/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊʌblə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in towable?
Towable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · uh · bluh.
Is towable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtəʊʌblə/ (TOH-uh-bluh).