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