How to pronounce rabbis
Say it like RAB-eyez. Rabbis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAB).
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- RAB
- eyez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rabbis 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.
- eyezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of rabbis
American and British speakers say rabbis in essentially the same way: /ˈræˌbaɪz/ in the US and /ˈræˌbaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAB-eyez.
What does rabbis mean?
- plural of rabbi How to pronounce rabbi
Questions about saying rabbis
How do you pronounce rabbis?
Say RAB-eyez. The American pronunciation is /ˈræˌbaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈræˌbaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rabbis?
Rabbis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAB). Broken into parts: RAB · eyez.
Do Americans and Brits say rabbis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræˌbaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈræˌbaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.