How to pronounce sabbaticals
Say it like suh-BAT-ih-kulz. Sabbaticals has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAT).
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- suh
- BAT
- ih
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sabbaticals pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sabbaticals
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-BAT-ih-kulz.
What does sabbaticals mean?
- plural of sabbatical How to pronounce sabbatical
Questions about saying sabbaticals
How do you pronounce sabbaticals?
Say suh-BAT-ih-kulz. The American pronunciation is /səˈbætɪkəlz/. In British English it is /səˈbætɪkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sabbaticals?
Sabbaticals has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAT). Broken into parts: suh · BAT · ih · kulz.
Is sabbaticals pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /səˈbætɪkəlz/ (suh-BAT-ih-kulz).