How to pronounce Sabbath
Say it like SAB-uth. Sabbath has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAB).
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- SAB
- uth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sabbath pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Sabbath
American and British speakers say Sabbath in essentially the same way: /ˈsæbəθ/ in the US and /ˈsæbəθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAB-uth.
What does Sabbath mean?
- Friday, observed in Islam as a day of rest and worship.
- Saturday, observed in Judaism as a day of rest and worship.
- Sunday, observed in Christianity as a day of rest and worship.
Questions about saying Sabbath
How do you pronounce Sabbath?
Say SAB-uth. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæbəθ/. In British English it is /ˈsæbəθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sabbath?
Sabbath has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAB). Broken into parts: SAB · uth.
Do Americans and Brits say Sabbath the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæbəθ/ and the British form is /ˈsæbəθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.