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How to pronounce "charitable"

charitable

Adjective
American
/ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Syllable Breakdown

char i ta ble

How natives say charitable

British
/ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Syllable Breakdown

char i ta ble

How natives say charitable

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with 'char' as in 'chart' but cut off the end: /ˈtʃær/.

  • Next is 'i' pronounced like the 'i' in 'it': /ɪ/.

  • Then 'ta', where 't' is soft, almost like 'tuh': /tə/.

  • End with 'ble', pronounced as 'bull': /bəl/.

Common Mistakes

  • chari-ta-ble (misplaced stress, should be on 'char')

  • cha-ri-table (incorrect position of syllable breaks)

  • char-i-table (wrong pronunciation of 'ble')

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Same as American

common mistakes

  • Same as American

FAQ

Where is the stress in 'charitable'?

The stress is on the first syllable: 'char'.

Is 'ble' pronounced like 'ball'?

No, 'ble' is pronounced like 'bull'.

Do the vowels sound the same?

No, 'a' in 'char' is like 'cat', 'i' is like 'it', 'e' is soft like 'uh'.

Definition

charitable

Kind and generous, helping others.

Word Family

charity

/ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

noun

Help given to those in need

Example: She works in a charity.

charitably

/ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bli/

adverb

In a kind and giving way

Example: They acted charitably.

uncharitable

/ʌnˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

adjective

Not generous or helpful

Example: His comments were uncharitable.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Stress position in 'charity' vs. 'charitable'

Extra syllable in 'charitably' vs. 'charitable'

Prefix 'un-' in 'uncharitable' changes stress

Pro Tips

Focus on the stress

Practice emphasizing the first syllable to get the right stress.

Mind the 'ble' ending

Practice the 'ble' sound separately to pronounce it correctly.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Charitable

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[ˈædvəkəsi]

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/ˈæ.li/

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/əˈsoʊʃiˌeɪt/

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citizen

/ˈsɪtɪzən/

city

/ˈsɪti/

civic

/ˈsɪvɪk/

colony

/ˈkɑːləni/

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