How to pronounce tabor
Say it like TAY-ber. Tabor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tabor 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.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tabor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAY-buh.
What does tabor mean?
- A small drum.
- In traditional music, a small drum played with a single stick, leaving the player's other hand free to play a melody on a three-holed pipe.
- A military train of men and wagons; an encampment of such resources.
- To make (a sound) with a tabor.
- To strike lightly and frequently.
Words that rhyme with tabor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tabor.
Questions about saying tabor
How do you pronounce tabor?
Say TAY-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈteɪbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tabor?
Tabor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · ber.
Is tabor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈteɪbə/ (TAY-buh).