How to pronounce slabs
Say it like SLABZ. Slabs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLABZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slabs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLABZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of slabs
American and British speakers say slabs in essentially the same way: /slæbz/ in the US and /slæbz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLABZ.
What does slabs mean?
- plural of slab How to pronounce slab
Words that rhyme with slabs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slabs.
Questions about saying slabs
How do you pronounce slabs?
Say SLABZ. The American pronunciation is /slæbz/. In British English it is /slæbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slabs?
Slabs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLABZ.
Do Americans and Brits say slabs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /slæbz/ and the British form is /slæbz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.