How to pronounce zabra
Say it like ZAH-bruh. Zabra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAH).
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- ZAH
- bruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zabra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zabra
American and British speakers say zabra in essentially the same way: /ˈzɑbrə/ in the US and /ˈzɑːbrɑː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZAH-brah.
What does zabra mean?
- A small sailing vessel used off the coasts of Spain and Portugal.
Where does zabra come from?
Borrowed from Spanish zabra.
Words that rhyme with zabra
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zabra.
Questions about saying zabra
How do you pronounce zabra?
Say ZAH-bruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɑbrə/. In British English it is /ˈzɑːbrɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zabra?
Zabra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAH). Broken into parts: ZAH · bruh.
Do Americans and Brits say zabra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɑbrə/ and the British form is /ˈzɑːbrɑː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.