How to pronounce clabber
Say it like KLAB-er. Clabber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAB).
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- KLAB
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clabber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clabber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLAB-uh.
What does clabber mean?
- Sour or curdled milk.
- Wet clay or mud.
- To sour or curdle.
Where does clabber come from?
Shortening of bonny clabber, from Irish bainne clábar (“mud, thick milk for churning”) or a Scots Gaelic cognate thereof; the latter is probably related to láib (“dirt, mud, filth”).
Words that rhyme with clabber
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clabber.
Questions about saying clabber
How do you pronounce clabber?
Say KLAB-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæbər/. In British English it is /ˈklæbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clabber?
Clabber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAB). Broken into parts: KLAB · er.
Is clabber 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 /ˈklæbə/ (KLAB-uh).