How to pronounce vocable
Say it like VOH-kuh-bul. Vocable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce vocable. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- VOH
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vocable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep 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 vocable
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VOH-kuh-bul.
What does vocable mean?
- A word or utterance, especially with reference to its form rather than its meaning.
- A syllable or sound without specific meaning, used together with or in place of actual words in a song.
- Able to be uttered.“a vocable marker”
Where does vocable come from?
From Middle English vocable, from Middle French vocable and its etymon, Latin vocābulum, from vocō (“to call”).
Questions about saying vocable
How do you pronounce vocable?
Say VOH-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈvoʊkəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈvəʊkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vocable?
Vocable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH). Broken into parts: VOH · kuh · bul.
Is vocable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈvəʊkəbəl/ (VOH-kuh-bul).