How to pronounce woundable
Say it like WOON-duh-bul. Woundable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOON).
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- WOON
- duh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woundable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- duhKeep 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 woundable
American and British speakers say woundable in essentially the same way: /ˈwundəbəl/ in the US and /ˈwuːndəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WOON-duh-bul.
What does woundable mean?
- Capable of being wounded; vulnerable.
Where does woundable come from?
From wound + -able.
Questions about saying woundable
How do you pronounce woundable?
Say WOON-duh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwundəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈwuːndəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in woundable?
Woundable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOON). Broken into parts: WOON · duh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say woundable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwundəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈwuːndəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.