How to pronounce flab
Say it like FLAB. Flab is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLAB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flab pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of flab
American and British speakers say flab in essentially the same way: /flæb/ in the US and /flæb/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAB.
What does flab mean?
- Soft, loose flesh on a person's body; fat.
Where does flab come from?
Back-formation from flabby.
Words that rhyme with flab
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flab.
Questions about saying flab
How do you pronounce flab?
Say FLAB. The American pronunciation is /flæb/. In British English it is /flæb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flab?
Flab is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLAB.
Do Americans and Brits say flab the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /flæb/ and the British form is /flæb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.