How Do You Spell TALKABLE?

Pronunciation: [tˈɔːkəbə͡l] (IPA)

The word "talkable" is spelled with four syllables: /ˈtɔː.kə.bəl/. It starts with the stressed "tɔ" sound, which is then followed by the light "kə" sound. The third syllable consists of a stressed "bə" sound, and the fourth and final syllable ends with a light "l" sound. The word "talkable" is an adjective that describes something or someone who is able to be talked about or discussed. However, many people may not be familiar with this word and may use alternative phrases such as "worth talking about" or "mentionable" instead.

Common Misspellings for TALKABLE

Etymology of TALKABLE

The word "talkable" is derived from the verb "talk" combined with the suffix "-able". The root of the word, "talk", comes from the Old English word "talcnian" which means "to talk, lecture, or speak". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "talkōną". The suffix "-able" is commonly added to verbs in English to create adjectives that indicate the ability or possibility of the action described by the verb. Hence, "talkable" means capable of being talked or conversed about.

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