How to Pronounce Cab

To pronounce "cab", say CAB — one syllable, IPA /kæb/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kæb/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cab”

"cab" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with drab and slab, if that helps it stick.

What does cab mean?

noun

  1. A taxi; a taxicab.
  2. Compartment at the front of a truck or train for the driver

    “a cab ride”

verb

  1. To travel by taxicab.

Synonyms

driver's compartment

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Words that rhyme with cab

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drabslabstabdabgrabcrabgababnabfabflabknab

Related words

taxicabtaxicabriolethackberthcarcabbietruck

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cab"?▾

"Cab" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cab"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cab" is /kæb/.

What does "cab" mean?▾

Cab: A taxi; a taxicab.

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