How to Pronounce Cabaret

To pronounce "cabaret", say CAB-ar-et — 3 syllables, IPA /kæbəˈreɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/kæbəˈreɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cabaret”

"cabaret" has 3 syllables: cab-ar-et. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

What does cabaret mean?

noun

  1. Live entertainment held in a restaurant or nightclub; the genre of music associated with this form of entertainment, especially in early 20th century Europe.
  2. The nightclub or restaurant where such entertainment is held.

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Words that rhyme with cabaret

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conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

floorshownightclubtheaterclubplacetrayloungeclubstaurant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cabaret"?▾

"Cabaret" has 3 syllables: cab · ar · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "cabaret"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cabaret" is /kæbəˈreɪ/.

What does "cabaret" mean?▾

Cabaret: Live entertainment held in a restaurant or nightclub; the genre of music associated with this form of entertainment, especially in early 20th century Europe.

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