To pronounce "expendable", say EXP-end-abl-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"expendable" has 4 syllables: exp-end-abl-e. It rhymes with dependable and commendable, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Private Johnson was afraid the Lieutenant considered him an expendable, since he was always picked as point man.”
adjective
“Oil and other expendable resources are frequently the subject of military disputes.”
“The anti-aircraft rocket is fired from an expendable launch platform.”
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"Expendable" has 4 syllables: exp · end · abl · e.
Expendable: An expendable person or object; usually used in the plural.
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