How to pronounce dabba
Say it like DAB-uh. Dabba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAB).
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- DAB
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dabba pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dabba
American and British speakers say dabba in essentially the same way: /ˈdæbə/ in the US and /ˈdʌbə/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHB-uh.
What does dabba mean?
- A kind of lunchbox or food container.
- del, the partial difference symbol ∂
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Questions about saying dabba
How do you pronounce dabba?
Say DAB-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæbə/. In British English it is /ˈdʌbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dabba?
Dabba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAB). Broken into parts: DAB · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say dabba the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæbə/ and the British form is /ˈdʌbə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.