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