How to pronounce washable
Say it like WAH-shuh-bul. Washable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH).
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US American/ˈwɑʃəbəl/WAH-shuh-bul
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- WAH
- shuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Washable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- shuhKeep 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.
What does washable mean?
adjective
- Capable of being washed without being damaged; especially by a specified method, for example machine-washable.
- Something that can be washed without being damaged.
Where does washable come from?
From wash + -able.
Questions about saying washable
How do you pronounce washable?
Say WAH-shuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑʃəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in washable?
Washable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH). Broken into parts: WAH · shuh · bul.