How to Pronounce Sustainable

To pronounce "sustainable", say sust-AIN-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /səˈsteɪnəbəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/səˈsteɪnəbəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/səstˈeɪnəbəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “sustainable”

Break "sustainable" into 4 beats and lean on "AIN" — that's the stressed one.

What does sustainable mean?

adjective

  1. Able to be sustained.
  2. Able to be produced or sustained for an indefinite period without damaging the environment, or without depleting a resource; renewable.

noun

  1. A renewable energy source.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "sustainable"?▾

To pronounce "sustainable", say sust-AIN-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /səˈsteɪnəbəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "sustainable"?▾

"Sustainable" has 4 syllables: sust · ain · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "sustainable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sustainable" is /səˈsteɪnəbəɫ/.

What does "sustainable" mean?▾

Sustainable: Able to be sustained.

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