How to pronounce traceable
Say it like TRAY-suh-bul. Traceable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY).
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- TRAY
- suh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Traceable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 traceable
American and British speakers say traceable in essentially the same way: /ˈtreɪsəbəl/ in the US and /ˈtreɪsəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAY-suh-bul.
What does traceable mean?
- Capable of being traced; possible to track down.“There was no traceable evidence left when the detectives arrived.”
- Containing a Hamiltonian path.
Where does traceable come from?
From trace + -able.
Words that rhyme with traceable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of traceable.
Questions about saying traceable
How do you pronounce traceable?
Say TRAY-suh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪsəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in traceable?
Traceable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY). Broken into parts: TRAY · suh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say traceable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtreɪsəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈtreɪsəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.