How to pronounce rabab
Say it like rih-BAB. Rabab has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAB).
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- rih
- BAB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rabab pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of rabab
American and British speakers say rabab in essentially the same way: /rɪˈbæb/ in the US and /rɪˈbæb/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-BAB.
What does rabab mean?
- An Arabian stringed instrument, played by plucking or with a bow.
Words that rhyme with rabab
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rabab.
Questions about saying rabab
How do you pronounce rabab?
Say rih-BAB. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈbæb/. In British English it is /rɪˈbæb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rabab?
Rabab has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAB). Broken into parts: rih · BAB.
Do Americans and Brits say rabab the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈbæb/ and the British form is /rɪˈbæb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.