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How to Pronounce "countable"

word

ˈkaʊntəbəɫ
KOWN-tuh-buhl
[ˈkʰaʊn(ɾ)əbɫ̩]
KOWN-tuh-buhl

Definition

Describes something (often a noun) that can be counted as separate items, such as 'apples' or 'bottles.' In grammar, it refers to nouns that have plural and singular forms.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈkaʊntəbəɫ

British English

[ˈkʰaʊn(ɾ)əbɫ̩]

Simplified Pronunciation

US

KOWN-tuh-buhl

UK

KOWN-tuh-buhl

Listen in Context

An apple is countable.

Books are countable nouns.

Sugar is not countable.

How many countable items are on the list?