How to pronounce jabs
Say it like JABZ. Jabs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JABZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jabs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JABZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of jabs
American and British speakers say jabs in essentially the same way: /dʒæbz/ in the US and /dʒæbz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JABZ.
What does jabs mean?
- plural of jab How to pronounce jab
- third-person singular simple present indicative of jab How to pronounce jab
Words that rhyme with jabs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jabs.
Questions about saying jabs
How do you pronounce jabs?
Say JABZ. The American pronunciation is /dʒæbz/. In British English it is /dʒæbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jabs?
Jabs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JABZ.
Do Americans and Brits say jabs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒæbz/ and the British form is /dʒæbz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.