How to pronounce fabula
Say it like FAB-yoo-luh. Fabula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAB).
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- FAB
- yoo
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fabula 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.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fabula
American and British speakers say fabula in essentially the same way: /ˈfæbjulə/ in the US and /ˈfæbjuːlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAB-yoo-luh.
What does fabula mean?
- A series of events forming the basis of a story or narrative.
Where does fabula come from?
From Latin fabula (“story”).
Questions about saying fabula
How do you pronounce fabula?
Say FAB-yoo-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæbjulə/. In British English it is /ˈfæbjuːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fabula?
Fabula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAB). Broken into parts: FAB · yoo · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say fabula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæbjulə/ and the British form is /ˈfæbjuːlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.