How to pronounce sabot
Say it like SAY-boh. Sabot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
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- SAY
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sabot 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.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sabot
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SAB-oh.
What does sabot mean?
- A wooden shoe.
- A carrier around a projectile in a firearm, cannon or other type of artillery piece that precisely holds the projectile within the barrel.“discarding sabot”
- To enclose (a projectile) in a sabot.
Where does sabot come from?
Early 17th century, borrowed from Middle French sabot (see French sabot below).
Questions about saying sabot
How do you pronounce sabot?
Say SAY-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsæbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sabot?
Sabot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · boh.
Is sabot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsæbəʊ/ (SAB-oh).