How to pronounce cabal
Say it like kuh-BAHL. Cabal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAHL).
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US American/kəˈbɑl/kuh-BAHL
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- kuh
- BAHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cabal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does cabal mean?
noun
- A secret plot.“The cabal to destroy the building was foiled by federal agents.”
- An identifiable group within the tradition of Discordianism.
- To engage in the activities of a cabal.
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Words that rhyme with cabal
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Questions about saying cabal
How do you pronounce cabal?
Say kuh-BAHL. The American pronunciation is /kəˈbɑl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cabal?
Cabal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAHL). Broken into parts: kuh · BAHL.