How to Pronounce Sustainable

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

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/səˈsteɪnəbəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sustainable”

"sustainable" has 4 syllables: sust-ain-abl-e. It rhymes with unattainable and unobtainable, if that helps it stick.

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.

Words that rhyme with sustainable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unattainableunobtainableunexplainableattainableobtainableunsustainablesanablemanableexplainabletrainablestainablegainable

Related words

sustainablyrenewablemaintainabledefensiblesupportableworkablemanageableimplementable

Frequently asked questions

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 /səˈsteɪnəbəl/.

What does "sustainable" mean?▾

Sustainable: Able to be sustained.

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