How to Pronounce "Potable"
Medium
IPA
ˈpoʊtəbəl
Syllables:
po·ta·ble
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What does "Potable" mean?
adjectiveSafe to drink; fit for human consumption.
Example:
"The water was tested and confirmed to be potable, making it safe for drinking."
Origin of "Potable"
From Late Latin potabilis, from Latin potare meaning to drink.
How to Say "Potable"
🗣️ Step by Step
POH-tuh-buhl, where the first syllable sounds like 'POH' as in 'pole', the second syllable sounds like 'tuh' as in 'tug', and the last syllable sounds like 'buhl' as in 'bubble'. Stress the first syllable 'POH'.
⚠️ Common Mistake
Many people mistakenly pronounce it with a heavy emphasis on the 'tuh' syllable instead of the 'POH' syllable, leading to a misplacement of stress.
💬 Example
The water was tested and confirmed to be potable, making it safe for drinking.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Potable?
Potable is pronounced ˈpoʊtəbəl. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.
Is Potable hard to pronounce?
Potable is considered medium to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈpoʊtəbəl.