How to pronounce dabke
Say it like DAHB-keh. Dabke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAHB).
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US American/ˈdɑbkɛ/DAHB-keh
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- DAHB
- keh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dabke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
What does dabke mean?
noun
- A folk dance of the Levant.
Questions about saying dabke
How do you pronounce dabke?
Say DAHB-keh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑbkɛ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dabke?
Dabke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAHB). Broken into parts: DAHB · keh.