How to pronounce stabby
Say it like STAB-ee. Stabby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAB).
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- STAB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stabby pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stabby
American and British speakers say stabby in essentially the same way: /ˈstæbi/ in the US and /ˈstæbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAB-ee.
What does stabby mean?
- Having one or more sharp points.
- Quick and thrusting.
- Sudden and acute.
Where does stabby come from?
From stab + -y.
Words that rhyme with stabby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stabby.
Questions about saying stabby
How do you pronounce stabby?
Say STAB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstæbi/. In British English it is /ˈstæbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stabby?
Stabby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAB). Broken into parts: STAB · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say stabby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstæbi/ and the British form is /ˈstæbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.