How to pronounce tractable
Say it like TRAK-tuh-bul. Tractable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAK).
- TRAK
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tractable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep 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 tractable
American and British speakers say tractable in essentially the same way: /ˈtræktəbəl/ in the US and /ˈtræktəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAK-tuh-bul.
What does tractable mean?
- Capable of being easily led, taught, or managed.
- Easy to deal with or manage.
- Capable of being shaped; malleable.
Where does tractable come from?
From Middle English tractable, tractabel, from Latin tractābilis (“that may be touched, handled, or managed”), from tractō (“take in hand, handle, manage”), frequentative of trahō (“draw”).
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Questions about saying tractable
How do you pronounce tractable?
Say TRAK-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtræktəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈtræktəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tractable?
Tractable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAK). Broken into parts: TRAK · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say tractable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtræktəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈtræktəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.