How to pronounce sabin
Say it like SAY-bin. Sabin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
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- SAY
- bin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sabin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- binKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sabin
American and British speakers say sabin in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪbɪn/ in the US and /ˈseɪbɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAY-bin.
What does sabin mean?
- A unit of measurement that measures a material's absorbance of sound. A material that is 1 square meter in size that can absorb 100% of sound has a value of one metric sabin.
Where does sabin come from?
From Wallace Clement Sabine (1868-1919), US physicist.
Questions about saying sabin
How do you pronounce sabin?
Say SAY-bin. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪbɪn/. In British English it is /ˈseɪbɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sabin?
Sabin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · bin.
Do Americans and Brits say sabin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪbɪn/ and the British form is /ˈseɪbɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.