How to pronounce usable
Say it like YOO-zuh-bul. Usable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
- YOO
- zuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Usable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zuhKeep 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 usable
American and British speakers say usable in essentially the same way: /ˈjuzəbəl/ in the US and /ˈjuːzəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-zuh-bul.
What does usable mean?
- capable of being put to use“usable byproducts”
- fit or ready for use or service“the toaster was still functional even after being dropped”“the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable”
- convenient for use or disposal“the house is available after July 1”“2000 square feet of usable office space”
Where does usable come from?
From Old French usable, from the verb user (“to use”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- useable
Questions about saying usable
How do you pronounce usable?
Say YOO-zuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuzəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈjuːzəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in usable?
Usable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · zuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say usable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjuzəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈjuːzəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.