How to pronounce yabber
Say it like YAB-er. Yabber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAB).
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- YAB
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yabber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of yabber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YAB-uh.
What does yabber mean?
- To talk, jabber.“Fair dinkum! Will you stop yabbering at me?”
Where does yabber come from?
Dating back to 1855. Most likely a modification of Woiwurrung yaba (“to speak”).
Words that rhyme with yabber
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yabber.
Questions about saying yabber
How do you pronounce yabber?
Say YAB-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈjæbər/. In British English it is /ˈjæbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yabber?
Yabber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAB). Broken into parts: YAB · er.
Is yabber 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 /ˈjæbə/ (YAB-uh).