How to pronounce tabula
Say it like TAB-yuu-luh. Tabula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAB).
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- TAB
- yuu
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tabula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tabula
American and British speakers say tabula in essentially the same way: /ˈtæbjʊlə/ in the US and /ˈtæbjʊlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAB-yuu-luh.
What does tabula mean?
- A plate or frame on which a title or inscription is carved.
- A table, index, or list of data.
- A legal record.
Where does tabula come from?
From Latin tabula. Doublet of table and tavla.
Questions about saying tabula
How do you pronounce tabula?
Say TAB-yuu-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæbjʊlə/. In British English it is /ˈtæbjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tabula?
Tabula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAB). Broken into parts: TAB · yuu · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say tabula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæbjʊlə/ and the British form is /ˈtæbjʊlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.