How to pronounce nabby
Say it like NAB-ee. Nabby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAB).
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- NAB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nabby pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nabby
American and British speakers say nabby in essentially the same way: /ˈnæbi/ in the US and /ˈnæbɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAB-ih.
What does nabby mean?
- A skiff used for fishing.
Where does nabby come from?
Of uncertain origin, but perhaps an alteration of the adjective nobby (“elegant, graceful”), on account of the appearance of such skiffs.
Words that rhyme with nabby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nabby.
Questions about saying nabby
How do you pronounce nabby?
Say NAB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæbi/. In British English it is /ˈnæbɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nabby?
Nabby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAB). Broken into parts: NAB · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say nabby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnæbi/ and the British form is /ˈnæbɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.