How to Pronounce Debatable

To pronounce "debatable", say DEB-at-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /[dɪˈbeɪtəbəɫ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/[dɪˈbeɪtəbəɫ]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “debatable”

"debatable" has 4 syllables: deb-at-abl-e. It rhymes with patible and hatable, if that helps it stick.

What does debatable mean?

noun

  1. A topic that is open to debate.

adjective

  1. Open to debate; not fully proved or confirmed.

    “It's debatable whether he is the best candidate for the position.”

  2. Able to be debated; up for discussion.

    “The lack of bonuses this year is not debatable.”

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Words that rhyme with debatable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

patiblehatablebatableinflatablestatablehateabledatablerateabledateablerenovatable

Related words

disputablecontestablecontroversialquestionableproblematicalproblematicmootarguable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "debatable"?▾

"Debatable" has 4 syllables: deb · at · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "debatable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "debatable" is /[dɪˈbeɪtəbəɫ]/.

What does "debatable" mean?▾

Debatable: A topic that is open to debate.

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