How to pronounce phablet
Say it like FAB-lit. Phablet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce phablet. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FAB
- lit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phablet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- litKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phablet
American and British speakers say phablet in essentially the same way: /ˈfæblɪt/ in the US and /ˈfæblɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAB-lit.
What does phablet mean?
- A mobile device intermediate in size between smartphone and tablet.
Where does phablet come from?
Blend of phone + tablet.
Questions about saying phablet
How do you pronounce phablet?
Say FAB-lit. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæblɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfæblɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phablet?
Phablet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAB). Broken into parts: FAB · lit.
Do Americans and Brits say phablet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæblɪt/ and the British form is /ˈfæblɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.