How to pronounce haberdash
Say it like HAB-er-dash. Haberdash has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAB).
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- HAB
- er
- dash
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haberdash pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dashGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of haberdash
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAB-uh-dash.
What does haberdash mean?
- To deal in small wares, or provide with wares.
Questions about saying haberdash
How do you pronounce haberdash?
Say HAB-er-dash. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæbərˌdæʃ/. In British English it is /ˈhæbəˌdæʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haberdash?
Haberdash has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAB). Broken into parts: HAB · er · dash.
Is haberdash 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 /ˈhæbəˌdæʃ/ (HAB-uh-dash).