How to pronounce workable
Say it like WUR-kuh-bul. Workable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɝkəbəl/WUR-kuh-bul
UK British/ˈwɜːkəbəl/WUR-kuh-bul
- WUR
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- 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 workable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-kuh-bul.
What does workable mean?
adjective
- Capable of functioning.“They came up with a workable solution, until they could think of something better.”
- Able to be worked or fashioned
Where does workable come from?
From work + -able.
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Questions about saying workable
How do you pronounce workable?
Say WUR-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workable?
Workable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · kuh · bul.
Is workable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɜːkəbəl/ (WUR-kuh-bul).