Pronounceable

Pronunciation: /prəˈnaʊnsəbəl/

Definitions of pronounceable

adjective describing a word that can be spoken or articulated clearly

Example Sentences

A1 The word 'cat' is easily pronounceable by beginners.

A2 Simple words like 'dog' and 'house' are usually pronounceable by most learners.

B1 Students at an intermediate level should be able to handle more complex and pronounceable words.

B2 The pronunciation of certain words in English can be challenging even for advanced learners, but most are still pronounceable.

C1 Proficient speakers of English are able to effortlessly pronounce even the most difficult words.

C2 Native speakers have a natural ability to pronounce any word, no matter how complex or unfamiliar it may be.

Examples of pronounceable in a Sentence

formal The new scientific term is not easily pronounceable by most people.

informal I always struggle with pronounceable words in foreign languages.

slang That word is so not pronounceable, it's ridiculous!

figurative Her name is like a pronounceable melody that sticks in your mind.

Grammatical Forms of pronounceable

• past tense: pronounced
• plural: pronounceables
• comparative: more pronounceable
• superlative: most pronounceable
• present tense: pronounce
• future tense: will pronounce
• perfect tense: have pronounced
• continuous tense: is pronouncing
• singular: pronounceable
• positive degree: pronounceable
• infinitive: to pronounce
• gerund: pronouncing
• participle: pronouncing

Origin and Evolution of pronounceable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'pronounceable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'pro-' meaning 'forward' or 'in favor of' and the word 'pronounce' meaning 'to make the sound of words'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe words that can be spoken or articulated easily, 'pronounceable' has evolved to also refer to words that are easily understood or recognizable in written form.