How to pronounce cabdriver
Say it like KAB-dry-ver. Cabdriver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAB).
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- KAB
- dry
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cabdriver 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.
- dryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cabdriver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAB-dry-vuh.
What does cabdriver mean?
- One who drives a taxi for a living.
- One who drives a carriage for a living.
Where does cabdriver come from?
From cab + driver.
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Questions about saying cabdriver
How do you pronounce cabdriver?
Say KAB-dry-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæbˌdraɪvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkæbˌdraɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cabdriver?
Cabdriver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAB). Broken into parts: KAB · dry · ver.
Is cabdriver pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkæbˌdraɪvə/ (KAB-dry-vuh).