How to pronounce grabber
Say it like GRAB-er. Grabber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAB).
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- GRAB
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grabber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of grabber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GRAB-uh.
What does grabber mean?
- One who, or that which, grabs or seizes.
- Something that captures one's attention.
- A machine in an amusement arcade containing prizes which the player must attempt to pick up with a mechanical grabbing arm.
Where does grabber come from?
From grab + -er.
Words that rhyme with grabber
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grabber.
Questions about saying grabber
How do you pronounce grabber?
Say GRAB-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡræbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡræbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grabber?
Grabber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAB). Broken into parts: GRAB · er.
Is grabber pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡræbə/ (GRAB-uh).