How to pronounce labneh
Say it like LAB-nay. Labneh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAB).
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- LAB
- nay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Labneh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of labneh
American and British speakers say labneh in essentially the same way: /ˈlæbneɪ/ in the US and /ˈlæbneɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAB-nay.
What does labneh mean?
- Yogurt that has been strained to filter or remove the whey and thus has a consistency between that of yogurt and cheese.
Questions about saying labneh
How do you pronounce labneh?
Say LAB-nay. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæbneɪ/. In British English it is /ˈlæbneɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in labneh?
Labneh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAB). Broken into parts: LAB · nay.
Do Americans and Brits say labneh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæbneɪ/ and the British form is /ˈlæbneɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.