How to pronounce gabs
Say it like GABZ. Gabs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GABZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gabs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GABZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gabs
American and British speakers say gabs in essentially the same way: /ɡæbz/ in the US and /ɡæbz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GABZ.
What does gabs mean?
- plural of gab How to pronounce gab
- third-person singular simple present indicative of gab How to pronounce gab
Words that rhyme with gabs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gabs.
Questions about saying gabs
How do you pronounce gabs?
Say GABZ. The American pronunciation is /ɡæbz/. In British English it is /ɡæbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gabs?
Gabs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GABZ.
Do Americans and Brits say gabs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡæbz/ and the British form is /ɡæbz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.