How to pronounce sabre
Say it like SAY-ber. Sabre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
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- SAY
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sabre 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.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sabre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAY-buh.
What does sabre mean?
- A light sword with a curved blade, sharp along the front edge, part of the back edge, and at the point.
- A modern fencing sword modeled after the sabre.
- To strike or kill with a sabre.
- To open (a bottle) via sabrage.
Where does sabre come from?
Borrowed from French sabre, from German Säbel, from Polish szabla, from Hungarian szablya.
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Questions about saying sabre
How do you pronounce sabre?
Say SAY-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈseɪbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sabre?
Sabre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · ber.
Is sabre 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 /ˈseɪbə/ (SAY-buh).
What words sound the same as sabre?
Sabre sounds the same as saber in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.