How to pronounce fab
Say it like FAB. Fab is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FAB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fab pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of fab
American and British speakers say fab in essentially the same way: /fæb/ in the US and /fæb/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAB.
What does fab mean?
- Fabulous (great or spectacular).
- A manufacturing plant which fabricates items, particularly silicon chips.“The chip fab will double its production next year.”
- To fabricate, especially in the context of fabbers“It uses digital data from a computer to “fab” products and models of new products.”
Where does fab come from?
From fabulous, by shortening.
Words that rhyme with fab
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fab.
Questions about saying fab
How do you pronounce fab?
Say FAB. The American pronunciation is /fæb/. In British English it is /fæb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fab?
Fab is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FAB.
Do Americans and Brits say fab the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fæb/ and the British form is /fæb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.