How to pronounce jabbing
Say it like JAB-ing. Jabbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAB).
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- JAB
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jabbing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jabbing
American and British speakers say jabbing in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒæbɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdʒæbɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAB-ing.
What does jabbing mean?
- present participle and gerund of jab How to pronounce jab
- A motion or gesture that jabs; a jab.
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Words that rhyme with jabbing
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Questions about saying jabbing
How do you pronounce jabbing?
Say JAB-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒæbɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒæbɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jabbing?
Jabbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAB). Broken into parts: JAB · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say jabbing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒæbɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒæbɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.