How to pronounce adorbs
Say it like uh-DORBZ. Adorbs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DORBZ).
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- uh
- DORBZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adorbs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DORBZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of adorbs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-DAWBZ.
What does adorbs mean?
- Adorable.
Where does adorbs come from?
Clipping of adorable + -s (hypocoristic suffix).
Questions about saying adorbs
How do you pronounce adorbs?
Say uh-DORBZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɔrbz/. In British English it is /əˈdɔːbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adorbs?
Adorbs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DORBZ). Broken into parts: uh · DORBZ.
Is adorbs pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈdɔːbz/ (uh-DAWBZ).