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count + -able

• IPA ^(key): /ˈkaʊntəbəl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): [ˈkʰaʊn(ɾ)əbɫ̩]

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• Hyphenation: count‧able

1. If something is countable it can be counted. Also, since this is true, the number must not be infinite (without an end).
   • Antonyms: infinite and uncountable
2. (grammar) A countable noun is one you can use with a number (e.g., seven apples).

   In English, police is not countable, but police officer is.

   • Synonym: count

   • Antonyms: uncountable, non-count and mass