How to pronounce tabla
Say it like TAH-bluh. Tabla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtɑblə/TAH-bluh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- TAH
- bluh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tabla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does tabla mean?
noun
- A pair of tuned hand drums, used in various musical genres of the Indian subcontinent, that are similar to bongos.
Questions about saying tabla
How do you pronounce tabla?
Say TAH-bluh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑblə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tabla?
Tabla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAH). Broken into parts: TAH · bluh.