How to pronounce Sabrina
Say it like suh-BREE-nuh. Sabrina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREE).
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- suh
- BREE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sabrina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Sabrina
American and British speakers say Sabrina in essentially the same way: /səˈbrinə/ in the US and /səˈbriːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-BREE-nuh.
What does Sabrina mean?
- A legendary Celtic princess who gave her name to the river Severn.
Words that rhyme with Sabrina
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Sabrina.
Questions about saying Sabrina
How do you pronounce Sabrina?
Say suh-BREE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /səˈbrinə/. In British English it is /səˈbriːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sabrina?
Sabrina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREE). Broken into parts: suh · BREE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Sabrina the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈbrinə/ and the British form is /səˈbriːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.