How to pronounce cables
Say it like KAY-bulz. Cables has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cables pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cables
American and British speakers say cables in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪbəlz/ in the US and /ˈkeɪbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-bulz.
What does cables mean?
- plural of cable How to pronounce cable
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cable How to pronounce cable
Questions about saying cables
How do you pronounce cables?
Say KAY-bulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cables?
Cables has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · bulz.
Do Americans and Brits say cables the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪbəlz/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.