How to pronounce tunable
Say it like TOO-nuh-bul. Tunable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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US American/ˈtunəbəl/TOO-nuh-bul
UK British/ˈtjuːnəbəl/TYOO-nuh-bul
- TOO
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tunable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 tunable
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOO-nuh-bul.
What does tunable mean?
adjective
- Able to be tuned.
- A setting that can be configured.
Where does tunable come from?
From tune + -able.
Questions about saying tunable
How do you pronounce tunable?
Say TOO-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtunəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tunable?
Tunable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · nuh · bul.
Is tunable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈtjuːnəbəl/ (TYOO-nuh-bul).