How to pronounce tabulature
Say it like TAB-yuh-luh-cher. Tabulature has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAB).
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- TAB
- yuh
- luh
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tabulature 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tabulature
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAB-yuh-luh-chuh.
What does tabulature mean?
- Alternative spelling of tablature.
Questions about saying tabulature
How do you pronounce tabulature?
Say TAB-yuh-luh-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæbjələtʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtæbjələtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tabulature?
Tabulature has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAB). Broken into parts: TAB · yuh · luh · cher.
Is tabulature 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 /ˈtæbjələtʃə/ (TAB-yuh-luh-chuh).