How to pronounce verifiable
Say it like ver-uh-FY-uh-bul. Verifiable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FY).
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- ver
- uh
- FY
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verifiable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- verGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep 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 verifiable
American and British speakers say verifiable in essentially the same way: /ˌvɛrəˈfaɪəbəl/ in the US and /vɛrɪˈfaɪəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ver-ih-FY-uh-bul.
What does verifiable mean?
- Able to be verified or confirmed.“Do you have verifiable evidence to support that claim?”
- Able to be qualified by a Boolean expression.
- A statement or observation that can be verified.
Where does verifiable come from?
From verify + -able.
Words that rhyme with verifiable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of verifiable.
Questions about saying verifiable
How do you pronounce verifiable?
Say ver-uh-FY-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɛrəˈfaɪəbəl/. In British English it is /vɛrɪˈfaɪəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verifiable?
Verifiable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FY). Broken into parts: ver · uh · FY · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say verifiable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌvɛrəˈfaɪəbəl/ and the British form is /vɛrɪˈfaɪəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.