How to pronounce cabby
Say it like KAB-ee. Cabby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAB).
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- KAB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cabby 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 cabby
American and British speakers say cabby in essentially the same way: /ˈkæbi/ in the US and /ˈkæbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAB-ee.
What does cabby mean?
- Alternative form of cabbie (“taxi driver”).
Where does cabby come from?
From cab + -y.
Words that rhyme with cabby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cabby.
Questions about saying cabby
How do you pronounce cabby?
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 cabby?
Cabby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAB). Broken into parts: KAB · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say cabby 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.