How to pronounce kebab
Say it like kuh-BAHB. Kebab has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAHB).
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- kuh
- BAHB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kebab pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of kebab
American and British speakers say kebab in essentially the same way: /kəˈbɑb/ in the US and /kəˈbæb/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-BAB.
What does kebab mean?
- A hand-held dish consisting of slices of meat or fish roasted on an upright skewer, usually mixed with fresh vegetables and sauces and served in flatbread, especially a doner kebab.
- A shish kebab or any other food on a skewer.
- A dish made from shaped minced meat, usually grilled on a skewer but sometimes formed into a patty and fried or baked.
- To roast in the style of a kebab.
- To stab or skewer.
Words that rhyme with kebab
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kebab.
Questions about saying kebab
How do you pronounce kebab?
Say kuh-BAHB. The American pronunciation is /kəˈbɑb/. In British English it is /kəˈbæb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kebab?
Kebab has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAHB). Broken into parts: kuh · BAHB.
Do Americans and Brits say kebab the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈbɑb/ and the British form is /kəˈbæb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.