How to Pronounce "sustainable"
word
səˈsteɪnəbəɫ
suh-STAY-nuh-buhl
səstˈeɪnəbəl
suh-STAY-nuh-buhl
Definition
Something is sustainable if it can continue for a long time without causing harm to the environment or using up resources. This word is often used to talk about energy, products, or ways of living that protect nature for the future.
IPA Transcription
American English
səˈsteɪnəbəɫ
British English
səstˈeɪnəbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-STAY-nuh-buhl
UK
suh-STAY-nuh-buhl
Listen in Context
We use sustainable materials to build houses.
Solar power is a sustainable energy source.
We should make sustainable choices every day.
The city has a plan for sustainable development over the next 20 years.