How to pronounce translatable
Say it like tranz-LAY-tuh-bul. Translatable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- tranz
- LAY
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Translatable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 translatable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tranz-LAY-tuh-bul.
What does translatable mean?
- Capable of being translated into another language.
- Capable of being transferred from one context or environment to another.“Her political skills were easily translatable to the marketing sector.”
Where does translatable come from?
From translate + -able.
Words that rhyme with translatable
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Questions about saying translatable
How do you pronounce translatable?
Say tranz-LAY-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈleɪtəbəl/. In British English it is /trænzˈleɪtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in translatable?
Translatable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: tranz · LAY · tuh · bul.
Is translatable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /trænzˈleɪtəbəl/ (tranz-LAY-tuh-bul).