How to pronounce walkable
Say it like WAW-kuh-bul. Walkable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
- WAW
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Walkable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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 walkable
American and British speakers say walkable in essentially the same way: /ˈwɔkəbəl/ in the US and /ˈwɔːkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAW-kuh-bul.
What does walkable mean?
- Able to be walked; suitable for pedestrians.“This route is no longer walkable since the bush and the vines grew over it.”
- Short enough or close enough to be accessible by walking.“Is the train station walkable from here?”
Where does walkable come from?
From walk + -able.
Words that rhyme with walkable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of walkable.
Questions about saying walkable
How do you pronounce walkable?
Say WAW-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔkəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in walkable?
Walkable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · kuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say walkable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɔkəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈwɔːkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.