How to Pronounce Cabal

To pronounce "cabal", say CAB-al — 2 syllables, IPA /kəˈbæl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/kəˈbæl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cabal”

"cabal" has 2 syllables: cab-al. It rhymes with squall and banal, if that helps it stick.

What does cabal mean?

noun

  1. # A putative, secret organization of individuals gathered for a political purpose.

    “The cabal is plotting to ruin the world.”

  2. A secret plot.

    “The cabal to destroy the building was foiled by federal agents.”

verb

  1. To engage in the activities of a cabal.

Synonyms

camarillaconspiracy

Words that rhyme with cabal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squallbanalappallpallcallgallforestallrecallstallprotocolfallbrawl

Related words

camarillafactionjuntajuntoconspiracyconspirecomplotjesuitical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cabal"?▾

"Cabal" has 2 syllables: cab · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "cabal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cabal" is /kəˈbæl/.

What does "cabal" mean?▾

Cabal: # A putative, secret organization of individuals gathered for a political purpose.

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