How to pronounce sabres
Say it like SAY-berz. Sabres has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
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US American/ˈseɪbɚz/SAY-berz
UK British/ˈseɪbəz/SAY-buz
- SAY
- berz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sabres 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.
- berzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sabres
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAY-buz.
What does sabres mean?
noun
- plural of sabre How to pronounce sabre
Questions about saying sabres
How do you pronounce sabres?
Say SAY-berz. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪbɚz/. In British English it is /ˈseɪbəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sabres?
Sabres has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · berz.
Is sabres 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 /ˈseɪbəz/ (SAY-buz).