How to pronounce wearable
Say it like WER-uh-bul. Wearable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WER).
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- WER
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wearable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 wearable
American and British speakers say wearable in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛrəbəl/ in the US and /ˈwɛərəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAIR-ruh-bul.
What does wearable mean?
- Something that can be worn; an item of clothing.
- Able to be worn.“a wearable device”
- Suitable for wear by ordinary people, or in ordinary circumstances, as opposed to being unusual, uncomfortable, or otherwise difficult to wear.
Where does wearable come from?
From wear + -able.
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Words that rhyme with wearable
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Questions about saying wearable
How do you pronounce wearable?
Say WER-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛrəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈwɛərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wearable?
Wearable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WER). Broken into parts: WER · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say wearable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛrəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈwɛərəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.