How to pronounce blabber
Say it like BLAB-er. Blabber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAB).
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- BLAB
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blabber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of blabber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLAB-uh.
What does blabber mean?
- A person who blabs; a tattler; a telltale.
- To blather; to talk foolishly or incoherently.
- To blab; to reveal a secret.
Where does blabber come from?
Inherited from Middle English blaberen.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with blabber
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Questions about saying blabber
How do you pronounce blabber?
Say BLAB-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈblæbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈblæbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blabber?
Blabber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAB). Broken into parts: BLAB · er.
Is blabber 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 /ˈblæbə/ (BLAB-uh).