How to pronounce cabaret
Say it like kab-uh-RAY. Cabaret has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- kab
- uh
- RAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cabaret pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kabGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cabaret
American and British speakers say cabaret in essentially the same way: /ˌkæbəˈreɪ/ in the US and /ˌkæbəˈreɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kab-uh-RAY.
What does cabaret mean?
- Live entertainment held in a restaurant or nightclub; the genre of music associated with this form of entertainment, especially in early 20th century Europe.
- The nightclub or restaurant where such entertainment is held.
- A strip club.
Where does cabaret come from?
Borrowed from French cabaret.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with cabaret
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Questions about saying cabaret
How do you pronounce cabaret?
Say kab-uh-RAY. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæbəˈreɪ/. In British English it is /ˌkæbəˈreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cabaret?
Cabaret has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: kab · uh · RAY.
Do Americans and Brits say cabaret the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkæbəˈreɪ/ and the British form is /ˌkæbəˈreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.