How to pronounce nabs
Say it like NABZ. Nabs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NABZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nabs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NABZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of nabs
American and British speakers say nabs in essentially the same way: /næbz/ in the US and /næbz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NABZ.
What does nabs mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of nab How to pronounce nab
- Alternative form of nibs (“an important or self-important person”).
- Alternative form of nibs (“self”).
- A single-serving package of snack crackers, usually filled with peanut butter.“He purchased a pack of nabs from the vending machine.”
Words that rhyme with nabs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nabs.
Questions about saying nabs
How do you pronounce nabs?
Say NABZ. The American pronunciation is /næbz/. In British English it is /næbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nabs?
Nabs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NABZ.
Do Americans and Brits say nabs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /næbz/ and the British form is /næbz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.