How to pronounce dabbing
Say it like DAB-ing. Dabbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAB).
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- DAB
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dabbing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dabbing
American and British speakers say dabbing in essentially the same way: /ˈdæbɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdæbɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAB-ing.
What does dabbing mean?
- present participle and gerund of dab How to pronounce dab
- The act by which something is dabbed.
Words that rhyme with dabbing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dabbing.
Questions about saying dabbing
How do you pronounce dabbing?
Say DAB-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæbɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdæbɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dabbing?
Dabbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAB). Broken into parts: DAB · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say dabbing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæbɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdæbɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.