How to pronounce tables
Say it like TAY-bulz. Tables has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
- TAY
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tables pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYSay 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 tables
American and British speakers say tables in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪbəlz/ in the US and /ˈteɪbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAY-bulz.
What does tables mean?
- plural of table How to pronounce table
- Backgammon.
- The halves or quarters of a backgammon board.
- Any backgammon-like board game, played on a board with two rows of 12 vertical markings called "points".
- third-person singular simple present indicative of table How to pronounce table
Words that rhyme with tables
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tables.
Questions about saying tables
How do you pronounce tables?
Say TAY-bulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈteɪbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tables?
Tables has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · bulz.
Do Americans and Brits say tables the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪbəlz/ and the British form is /ˈteɪbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.