How to pronounce sabulous
Say it like SAB-yuh-lus. Sabulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAB).
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- SAB
- yuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sabulous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sabulous
American and British speakers say sabulous in essentially the same way: /ˈsæbjʊləs/ in the US and /ˈsæbjʊləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAB-yuh-lus.
What does sabulous mean?
- Sandy or gritty.
Where does sabulous come from?
Borrowed from Latin sabulosus, from sabulum (“sand”).
Questions about saying sabulous
How do you pronounce sabulous?
Say SAB-yuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæbjʊləs/. In British English it is /ˈsæbjʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sabulous?
Sabulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAB). Broken into parts: SAB · yuh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say sabulous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæbjʊləs/ and the British form is /ˈsæbjʊləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.