How to pronounce trainable
Say it like TRAY-nuh-bul. Trainable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY).
- TRAY
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trainable 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.
- 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 trainable
American and British speakers say trainable in essentially the same way: /ˈtreɪnəbəl/ in the US and /ˈtreɪnəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAY-nuh-bul.
What does trainable mean?
- Capable of being trained, teachable, educatable.
- A mentally retarded person who can be trained or taught.
Where does trainable come from?
From train + -able.
Words that rhyme with trainable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trainable.
Questions about saying trainable
How do you pronounce trainable?
Say TRAY-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪnəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trainable?
Trainable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY). Broken into parts: TRAY · nuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say trainable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtreɪnəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈtreɪnəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.