Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈseɪəbl/
KK: /ˈseɪəbl/
Definition
Able to be spoken or expressed clearly and effectively.
Example
The message was clear and sayable, making it easy for everyone to understand.
Conversation

Have you ever thought about how some words are just not sayable?

Totally! Like, there are some concepts that are really hard to express.

Right? It makes me appreciate the sayable words even more.

Exactly! It’s like a challenge to find the right words sometimes.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
articulable
expressible
verbal
Antonyms
inarticulate
unutterable
ineffable
Root Explanation
Sayable → It is formed from "say" (from Old English *secgan*, meaning to utter or declare) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "sayable" means capable of being said or able to be expressed verbally.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'say' which means to utter something, and remember that 'sayable' refers to something that can be expressed verbally.
Visually Confused Words
swayable
stayable
slayable
unsayable
assayable
savable
satable
sanable