Word parts count + -able Pronunciation IPA (key): /ˈkaʊntəbəl/ (US) IPA (key): [ˈkʰaʊn(ɾ)əbɫ̩] Audio (UK)(file) Hyphenation: count‧able Adjective Positive countable Comparative none Superlative none 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 (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 massWikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.