How to Pronounce Abba

To pronounce "abba", say ABB-a — 2 syllables, IPA /æˈbɑ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/æˈbɑ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “abba”

"abba" has 2 syllables: abb-a. It rhymes with draba and gabba, if that helps it stick.

What does abba mean?

noun

  1. Father; religious superior; in the Syriac, Coptic, and Ethiopic churches, a title given to the bishops, and by the bishops to the patriarch; a title given to Jewish scholars in the Talmudic period.

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Words that rhyme with abba

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drabagabbayabbadabahjabah

Related words

fatheraramaicalmamarijourneyabuabaarvand

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abba"?▾

"Abba" has 2 syllables: abb · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "abba"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abba" is /æˈbɑ/.

What does "abba" mean?▾

Abba: Father; religious superior; in the Syriac, Coptic, and Ethiopic churches, a title given to the bishops, and by the bishops to the patriarch; a title given to Jewish scholars in the Talmudic period.

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