How to pronounce blabbing
Say it like BLAB-ing. Blabbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAB).
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- BLAB
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blabbing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blabbing
American and British speakers say blabbing in essentially the same way: /ˈblæbɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈblæbɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAB-ing.
What does blabbing mean?
- present participle and gerund of blab How to pronounce blab
- gossip; the telling of tales or of confidences
Words that rhyme with blabbing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blabbing.
Questions about saying blabbing
How do you pronounce blabbing?
Say BLAB-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈblæbɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈblæbɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blabbing?
Blabbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAB). Broken into parts: BLAB · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say blabbing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblæbɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈblæbɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.