How to pronounce jabot
Say it like ZHAB-oh. Jabot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZHAB).
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US American/ˈʒæboʊ/ZHAB-oh
UK British/ˈʒæbəʊ/ZHAB-oh
- ZHAB
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jabot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZHABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of jabot
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZHAB-oh.
What does jabot mean?
noun
- A cascading or ornamental frill down the front of a blouse, shirt, etc.
Where does jabot come from?
Borrowed from French jabot.
Questions about saying jabot
How do you pronounce jabot?
Say ZHAB-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʒæboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈʒæbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jabot?
Jabot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZHAB). Broken into parts: ZHAB · oh.
Is jabot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈʒæbəʊ/ (ZHAB-oh).