How to Pronounce Preventable

To pronounce "preventable", say PREV-ent-abl-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

PREV-ent-abl-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “preventable”

"preventable" has 4 syllables: prev-ent-abl-e. It rhymes with lamentable and presentable, if that helps it stick.

What does preventable mean?

noun

  1. Something that can be prevented.

adjective

  1. Capable of being prevented.

Synonyms

preventible

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Words that rhyme with preventable

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lamentablepresentableaugmentablerentable

Related words

preventionpreventiveavoidabletreatablecurableunavoidablepredictableforeseeable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "preventable"?▾

"Preventable" has 4 syllables: prev · ent · abl · e.

What does "preventable" mean?▾

Preventable: Something that can be prevented.

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