How to Pronounce Rabbet

To pronounce "rabbet", say RABB-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹæbɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹæbɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rabbet”

"rabbet" has 2 syllables: rabb-et. It rhymes with habit and inhabit, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: rabot, rabat — easy to mix up when writing.

What does rabbet mean?

noun

  1. A longitudinal channel, groove, or recess cut out of the edge or face of a plank of wood or other material; especially, one intended to fit another member to form a joint.

verb

  1. To cut a rabbet in a piece of material.

Words that rhyme with rabbet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

habitinhabitabbotjabotcohabitsabotbabbittjackrabbitsabbatshabbatfrabbit

Related words

rebaterabbetergrooveraggleroutingrooterkerfraglet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rabbet"?▾

"Rabbet" has 2 syllables: rabb · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "rabbet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rabbet" is /ˈɹæbɪt/.

What does "rabbet" mean?▾

Rabbet: A longitudinal channel, groove, or recess cut out of the edge or face of a plank of wood or other material; especially, one intended to fit another member to form a joint.

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