How to Pronounce “demonstrably”

American (US)

/diˈmɑnstrəbli/

British (UK)

/dɪˈmɒnstrəbliː/

adverb — In such a manner that is capable of being demonstrated, shown, or proved (without doubt).

Example: The country has become demonstrably less safe under his leadership.

Where the stress falls. “demonstrably” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /diˈmɑnstrəbli/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /diˈmɑnstrəbli/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "demonstrably" mean?

demonstrably (adverb): In such a manner that is capable of being demonstrated, shown, or proved (without doubt). For example — The country has become demonstrably less safe under his leadership.

How do you pronounce "demonstrably" in American vs British English?

American English: /diˈmɑnstrəbli/. British English: /dɪˈmɒnstrəbliː/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "demonstrably"?

/diˈmɑnstrəbli/ in American English, /dɪˈmɒnstrəbliː/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "demonstrably"?

“demonstrably” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /diˈmɑnstrəbli/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.