How to pronounce xebec
Say it like ZEE-bek. Xebec has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE).
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- ZEE
- bek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xebec pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of xebec
American and British speakers say xebec in essentially the same way: /ˈzibɛk/ in the US and /ˈziːbɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZEE-bek.
What does xebec mean?
- A small two-masted, and later three-masted, Mediterranean transport ship with an overhanging bow and stern.
Questions about saying xebec
How do you pronounce xebec?
Say ZEE-bek. The American pronunciation is /ˈzibɛk/. In British English it is /ˈziːbɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xebec?
Xebec has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE). Broken into parts: ZEE · bek.
Do Americans and Brits say xebec the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzibɛk/ and the British form is /ˈziːbɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.