How to pronounce zarb
Say it like ZARB. Zarb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/zɑrb/ZARB
UK British/zɑːb/ZAHB
- ZARB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zarb pronunciation, sound by sound
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- ZARBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of zarb
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ZAHB.
What does zarb mean?
noun
- Synonym of tombak (“a type of goblet drum used heavily in Persian music”)
Words that rhyme with zarb
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Questions about saying zarb
How do you pronounce zarb?
Say ZARB. The American pronunciation is /zɑrb/. In British English it is /zɑːb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zarb?
Zarb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZARB.
Is zarb 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 /zɑːb/ (ZAHB).