How to pronounce fables
Say it like FAY-bulz. Fables has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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- FAY
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fables pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fables
American and British speakers say fables in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪbəlz/ in the US and /ˈfeɪbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-bulz.
What does fables mean?
- plural of fable How to pronounce fable
- third-person singular simple present indicative of fable How to pronounce fable
Questions about saying fables
How do you pronounce fables?
Say FAY-bulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fables?
Fables has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · bulz.
Do Americans and Brits say fables the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪbəlz/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.