How to pronounce haberdashery
Say it like HAB-er-dash-uh-ree. Haberdashery has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAB).
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- HAB
- er
- dash
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haberdashery 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 "er" in butter.
- dashGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of haberdashery
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAB-uh-dash-uh-ree.
What does haberdashery mean?
- Ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and similar sewing goods sold in a haberdasher's shop.
- A shop selling such goods.
- A shop selling clothing and accessories for men, including hats.
Where does haberdashery come from?
From haberdasher + -y (nominalizer).
Questions about saying haberdashery
How do you pronounce haberdashery?
Say HAB-er-dash-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæbɚˌdæʃəri/. In British English it is /ˈhæbəˌdæʃəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haberdashery?
Haberdashery has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAB). Broken into parts: HAB · er · dash · uh · ree.
Is haberdashery 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 /ˈhæbəˌdæʃəri/ (HAB-uh-dash-uh-ree).