How to pronounce understandable
Say it like uhn-der-STAN-duh-bul. Understandable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAN).
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- uhn
- der
- STAN
- duh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Understandable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- STANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- duhKeep 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 understandable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-STAN-duh-bul.
What does understandable mean?
- capable of being apprehended or understood
Where does understandable come from?
From Middle English understondable, equivalent to understand + -able.
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Words that rhyme with understandable
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Questions about saying understandable
How do you pronounce understandable?
Say uhn-der-STAN-duh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈstændəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈstændəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in understandable?
Understandable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAN). Broken into parts: uhn · der · STAN · duh · bul.
Is understandable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌʌndəˈstændəbəl/ (uhn-duh-STAN-duh-bul).