How to Pronounce Fabian

To pronounce "fabian", say FAB-ian — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

FAB-ian

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💡 Tip for remembering “fabian”

"fabian" has 2 syllables: fab-ian. It rhymes with babian and arabian, if that helps it stick.

What does fabian mean?

adjective

  1. Pertaining to or reminiscent of Roman general Fabius Maximus, whose tactics against Hannibal during the Second Punic War famously consisted of delaying or avoiding combat, focusing instead on weakening the enemy by cutting off supply lines.
  2. Advocating that social reforms be reached through a series of gradual and moderate stages rather than sudden revolution; specifically, relating to the Fabian Society, a British socialist society advocating reformist socialism.

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Words that rhyme with fabian

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babianarabiankasabianmehrabiansabeansabian

Related words

cautiousdilatoryfabiendelayinggradualistgradualtemporizingcircumspect

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How many syllables are in "fabian"?▾

"Fabian" has 2 syllables: fab · ian.

What does "fabian" mean?▾

Fabian: Pertaining to or reminiscent of Roman general Fabius Maximus, whose tactics against Hannibal during the Second Punic War famously consisted of delaying or avoiding combat, focusing instead on weakening the enemy by cutting off supply lines.

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