How to Pronounce Abaya

To pronounce "abaya", say AB-ay-a — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈbeɪ.jə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

5

Letters

/əˈbeɪ.jə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “abaya”

"abaya" has 3 syllables: ab-ay-a.

What does abaya mean?

noun

  1. A coarse, often striped, felted fabric from the Middle East, woven from goat or camel hair.
  2. A loose-fitting sleeveless garment, made from aba or silk, worn by Arabs.

noun

  1. An altazimuth used for astronomy on either land or water.

noun

  1. The electric fish Gymnarchus niloticus (frankfish, freshwater rat-tail, African knifefish), found in swamps, lakes and rivers in Africa.

Synonyms

abaya

Related words

babanrigakabayacabayaabroahsbabarigaabakaaburagubbah

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abaya"?▾

"Abaya" has 3 syllables: ab · ay · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "abaya"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abaya" is /əˈbeɪ.jə/.

What does "abaya" mean?▾

Abaya: A coarse, often striped, felted fabric from the Middle East, woven from goat or camel hair.

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