How to pronounce gabble
Say it like GAB-ul. Gabble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAB).
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- GAB
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gabble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gabble
American and British speakers say gabble in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæbəl/ in the US and /ˈɡæbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAB-ul.
What does gabble mean?
- To talk fast, idly, foolishly, or without meaning.
- To utter inarticulate sounds with rapidity.“gabbling fowls”
- Confused or unintelligible speech.
Where does gabble come from?
From gab + -le. Cognate with Saterland Frisian gabbelje (“to mock”), Dutch gabbelen (“to chatter, babble”), German Low German gabbeln (“to mock”).
Words that rhyme with gabble
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gabble.
Questions about saying gabble
How do you pronounce gabble?
Say GAB-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæbəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡæbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gabble?
Gabble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAB). Broken into parts: GAB · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say gabble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæbəl/ and the British form is /ˈɡæbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.