How to pronounce jabber
Say it like JAB-er. Jabber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAB).
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- JAB
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jabber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JABSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of jabber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JAB-uh.
What does jabber mean?
- To talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly; to utter gibberish or nonsense.
- To utter rapidly or indistinctly; to gabble.
- Rapid or incoherent talk, with indistinct utterance; gibberish.
- One who or that which jabs.
- One who administers a hypodermic injection.
- A kind of hand-operated corn planter.
Where does jabber come from?
From Middle English jaberen, javeren, chaveren (“to chatter, babble”), dissimilated forms of jablen, chavelen (“to jabber”), from Middle English chavel ("jaw"; > modern English jowl).
Questions about saying jabber
How do you pronounce jabber?
Say JAB-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒæbər/. In British English it is /ˈdʒæbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jabber?
Jabber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAB). Broken into parts: JAB · er.
Is jabber 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 /ˈdʒæbə/ (JAB-uh).