singable

sing

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sing]
- /sɪŋ/
- /ˈsɪŋ.əb.l̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sing]
- /sɪŋ/

Definitions of singable word

verb without object singable to utter words or sounds in succession with musical modulations of the voice; vocalize melodically. 1
verb without object singable to perform a song or voice composition: She promised to sing for us. 1
verb without object singable to produce melodious sounds, usually high in pitch, as certain birds, insects, etc.: The nightingale sang in the tree. 1
verb without object singable to compose poetry: Keats sang briefly but gloriously. 1
verb without object singable to tell about or praise someone or something in verse or song: He sang of the warrior's prowess. 1
verb without object singable to admit of being sung, as verses: This lyric sings well. 1

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Origin of singable

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English singen, Old English singan; cognate with Dutch zingen, German singen, Old Norse syngva, Gothic siggwan

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Singable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Singable

singable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

singable usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for singable

adjective singable

melodic — melodious.

Just one Synonym for singable