How to Pronounce Gabion

To pronounce "gabion", say GAB-ion — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡeɪ.bɪən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡeɪ.bɪən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gabion”

"gabion" has 2 syllables: gab-ion. It rhymes with sabaean, if that helps it stick.

What does gabion mean?

noun

  1. A cylindrical basket or cage of wicker which was filled with earth or stones and used in fortifications and other engineering work (a precursor to the sandbag).
  2. A woven wire mesh unit, sometimes rectangular, made from a continuous mesh panel and filled with stones sometimes coated with polyvinyl chloride.

Words that rhyme with gabion

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sabaean

Related words

basketsgabionagegabionnadegeobaggabbartgabbardgabertgunnybag

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gabion"?▾

"Gabion" has 2 syllables: gab · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "gabion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gabion" is /ˈɡeɪ.bɪən/.

What does "gabion" mean?▾

Gabion: A cylindrical basket or cage of wicker which was filled with earth or stones and used in fortifications and other engineering work (a precursor to the sandbag).

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