How to pronounce dabchick
Say it like DAB-chik. Dabchick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAB).
- DAB
- chik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dabchick 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.
- chikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dabchick
American and British speakers say dabchick in essentially the same way: /ˈdæbtʃɪk/ in the US and /ˈdæbtʃɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAB-chik.
What does dabchick mean?
- A small grebe, little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis).
Where does dabchick come from?
From dab (“dive, dip, dabble”) + chick.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- little grebe
- podiceps ruficollis
Questions about saying dabchick
How do you pronounce dabchick?
Say DAB-chik. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæbtʃɪk/. In British English it is /ˈdæbtʃɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dabchick?
Dabchick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAB). Broken into parts: DAB · chik.
Do Americans and Brits say dabchick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæbtʃɪk/ and the British form is /ˈdæbtʃɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.