How to pronounce rabat
Say it like rah-BAHT. Rabat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAHT).
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- rah
- BAHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rabat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BAHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of rabat
American and British speakers say rabat in essentially the same way: /rɑˈbɑt/ in the US and /rəˈbɑːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-BAHT.
What does rabat mean?
- A polishing material made of potter's clay that has failed in baking.
- A piece of fabric fitted to the collar covering the shirt-front worn by Catholic and Anglican clergy.
- The clerical linen collar itself.
- To rotate a plane of projection.
Where does rabat come from?
Borrowed from French rabat.
Words that rhyme with rabat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rabat.
Questions about saying rabat
How do you pronounce rabat?
Say rah-BAHT. The American pronunciation is /rɑˈbɑt/. In British English it is /rəˈbɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rabat?
Rabat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAHT). Broken into parts: rah · BAHT.
Do Americans and Brits say rabat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɑˈbɑt/ and the British form is /rəˈbɑːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.