English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Suitable Pronunciation
Suitable is pronounced SOO-tuh-buhl, IPA /ˈsutəbəl/.
SOO-tuh-buhl
US /ˈsutəbəl/ · UK /ˈsuːtəbəl/
Syllables: SOO · tuh · buhl (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Right for a particular person, purpose, or occasion.
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Suitable in a Sentence
- The film is not suitable for small children.
- Bring suitable boots for the mud.
- We could not find a suitable date in March.
Common Mispronunciations of Suitable
Not soo-TAY-buhl
The front beat carries the word, and the middle flattens to a bare tuh with no ay in it.
Not SOO-tuh-bl
A faint uh sits between the b and the l, so the ending is buhl rather than a bare bl.
Tip: Unsuitable leaves the stress untouched and simply adds un in front.
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