How to pronounce sable
Say it like SAY-bul. Sable has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
- SAY
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sable 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sable
American and British speakers say sable in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪbəl/ in the US and /ˈseɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAY-bul.
What does sable mean?
- A small carnivorous mammal of the Old World that resembles a weasel, Martes zibellina, from cold regions in Eurasia and the North Pacific islands, valued for its dark brown fur.
- Any other marten, especially Martes americana (syn. Mustela americana).
- A pelt of fur of a sable or of one of another species of martens; a coat made from this fur.
- Sable-coloured, black.
- In blazon, of the colour black.
- Made of sable fur.
Where does sable come from?
Attested since 1275, from Middle English sable, from Old French sable and martre sable (“sable marten”), in reference to the animal or its fur; from Medieval Latin sabelum, from Middle Low German sabel (compare Middle Dutch sabel, Middle Hi
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- sable brush
- sable's hair pencil
- coal black
- ebony
- jet black
- pitch black
- soot black
Words that rhyme with sable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sable.
Questions about saying sable
How do you pronounce sable?
Say SAY-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˈseɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sable?
Sable has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say sable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪbəl/ and the British form is /ˈseɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.