How to pronounce saboteur
Say it like sab-uh-TUR. Saboteur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR).
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- sab
- uh
- TUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saboteur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sabGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of saboteur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sab-uh-TUR.
What does saboteur mean?
- A person who intentionally causes the destruction of property in order to hinder the efforts of their enemy.
Where does saboteur come from?
Borrowed from French saboteur.
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Words that rhyme with saboteur
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Questions about saying saboteur
How do you pronounce saboteur?
Say sab-uh-TUR. The American pronunciation is /ˌsæbəˈtɝ/. In British English it is /ˌsæbəˈtɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saboteur?
Saboteur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR). Broken into parts: sab · uh · TUR.
Is saboteur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌsæbəˈtɜː/ (sab-uh-TUR).