How to pronounce cabbie
Say it like KAB-ee. Cabbie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAB).
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- KAB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cabbie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cabbie
American and British speakers say cabbie in essentially the same way: /ˈkæbi/ in the US and /ˈkæbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAB-ee.
What does cabbie mean?
- A cabdriver; someone who drives a taxi.
Where does cabbie come from?
From cab + -ie.
Words that rhyme with cabbie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cabbie.
Questions about saying cabbie
How do you pronounce cabbie?
Say KAB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæbi/. In British English it is /ˈkæbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cabbie?
Cabbie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAB). Broken into parts: KAB · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say cabbie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæbi/ and the British form is /ˈkæbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.