How to pronounce stables
Say it like STAY-bulz. Stables has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY).
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- STAY
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stables pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stables
American and British speakers say stables in essentially the same way: /ˈsteɪbəlz/ in the US and /ˈsteɪbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAY-bulz.
What does stables mean?
- plural of stable How to pronounce stable
- Alternative form of stable
Questions about saying stables
How do you pronounce stables?
Say STAY-bulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stables?
Stables has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY). Broken into parts: STAY · bulz.
Do Americans and Brits say stables the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsteɪbəlz/ and the British form is /ˈsteɪbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.