How to pronounce maban
Say it like MAB-an. Maban has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAB).
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- MAB
- an
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maban pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of maban
American and British speakers say maban in essentially the same way: /ˈmæbæn/ in the US and /ˈmæbæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAB-an.
What does maban mean?
- A magical material in Australian Aboriginal mythology, from which the shamans and elders derive their powers; it is often in the form of stones, and may be associated with quartz crystals, mother-of-pearl, etc.
Questions about saying maban
How do you pronounce maban?
Say MAB-an. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæbæn/. In British English it is /ˈmæbæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maban?
Maban has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAB). Broken into parts: MAB · an.
Do Americans and Brits say maban the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæbæn/ and the British form is /ˈmæbæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.