How to pronounce gabfest
Say it like GAB-fest. Gabfest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAB).
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- GAB
- fest
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gabfest 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.
- festGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of gabfest
American and British speakers say gabfest in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæbˌfɛst/ in the US and /ˈɡæbˌfɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAB-fest.
What does gabfest mean?
- An occasion (such as a meeting) where people talk at length.
Where does gabfest come from?
From gab + -fest.
Questions about saying gabfest
How do you pronounce gabfest?
Say GAB-fest. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæbˌfɛst/. In British English it is /ˈɡæbˌfɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gabfest?
Gabfest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAB). Broken into parts: GAB · fest.
Do Americans and Brits say gabfest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæbˌfɛst/ and the British form is /ˈɡæbˌfɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.