How to pronounce Sabah
Say it like SAH-buh. Sabah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAH).
- SAH
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sabah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Sabah
American and British speakers say Sabah in essentially the same way: /ˈsɑbə/ in the US and /ˈsɑːbɑː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAH-bah.
What does Sabah mean?
- A state in eastern Malaysia located at the Northern part of the Borneo island with the main city Kota Kinabalu as its capital.
Where does Sabah come from?
Borrowed from Malay Sabah.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- north borneo
Words that rhyme with Sabah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Sabah.
Words that sound like Sabah
Questions about saying Sabah
How do you pronounce Sabah?
Say SAH-buh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑbə/. In British English it is /ˈsɑːbɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sabah?
Sabah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAH). Broken into parts: SAH · buh.
Do Americans and Brits say Sabah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɑbə/ and the British form is /ˈsɑːbɑː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Sabah?
Sabah sounds the same as Saba in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.