How to Pronounce Nab

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

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Letters

/næb/

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💡 Tip for remembering “nab”

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

Sounds exactly like: knab, knabb, nabb — easy to mix up when writing.

What does nab mean?

verb

  1. To seize, arrest or take into custody (a criminal or fugitive).
  2. To grab or snatch something.

Synonyms

bustnick

Words that rhyme with nab

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

drabslabstabdabgrabcrabgabcababfabflabknab

Related words

apprehendarrestcollarnailcopcaptureseizecatch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nab"?▾

"Nab" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "nab"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nab" is /næb/.

What does "nab" mean?▾

Nab: To seize, arrest or take into custody (a criminal or fugitive).

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