How to pronounce rabbet
Say it like RAB-it. Rabbet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAB).
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- RAB
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rabbet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rabbet
American and British speakers say rabbet in essentially the same way: /ˈræbɪt/ in the US and /ˈræbɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAB-it.
What does rabbet mean?
- A longitudinal channel, groove, or recess cut out of the edge or face of a plank of wood or other material; especially, one intended to fit another member to form a joint.
- To cut a rabbet in a piece of material.
Where does rabbet come from?
The noun is from Middle English rabet, from Old French rabot, from the verb.
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Words that rhyme with rabbet
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Questions about saying rabbet
How do you pronounce rabbet?
Say RAB-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈræbɪt/. In British English it is /ˈræbɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rabbet?
Rabbet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAB). Broken into parts: RAB · it.
Do Americans and Brits say rabbet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræbɪt/ and the British form is /ˈræbɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as rabbet?
Rabbet sounds the same as rabbit in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.