To pronounce "ab", say AB — one syllable, IPA /æb/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/æb/
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"ab" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with drab and slab, if that helps it stick.
noun
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"Ab" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "ab" is /æb/.
Ab: Abdominal muscle.
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