How to pronounce transferable
Say it like trans-FUR-ruh-bul. Transferable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
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- trans
- FUR
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transferable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- transKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest.
- ruhKeep 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 transferable
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: trahns-FUR-ruh-bul.
What does transferable mean?
- Able to be transferred.“To start a new career, you need transferable skills.”
Where does transferable come from?
From transfer + -able.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- movable
- moveable
Questions about saying transferable
How do you pronounce transferable?
Say trans-FUR-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /trænsˈfɜrəbəl/. In British English it is /trɑːnsˈfɜːrəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transferable?
Transferable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: trans · FUR · ruh · bul.
Is transferable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /trɑːnsˈfɜːrəbəl/ (trahns-FUR-ruh-bul).