How to pronounce rabbi
Say it like RAB-eye. Rabbi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce rabbi. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- RAB
- eye
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rabbi 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.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of rabbi
American and British speakers say rabbi in essentially the same way: /ˈræˌbaɪ/ in the US and /ˈræbaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAB-eye.
What does rabbi mean?
- spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law
- a Hebrew title of respect for a Jewish scholar or teacher
Questions about saying rabbi
How do you pronounce rabbi?
Say RAB-eye. The American pronunciation is /ˈræˌbaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈræbaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rabbi?
Rabbi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAB). Broken into parts: RAB · eye.
Do Americans and Brits say rabbi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræˌbaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈræbaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.