How to Pronounce Rabbit

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹæbət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rabbit

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

Sounds exactly like: rabbitt — easy to mix up when writing.

What does rabbit mean?

noun

  1. A mammal of the family Leporidae, with long ears, long hind legs and a short, fluffy tail.

    The pioneers survived by eating the small game they could get: rabbits, squirrels and occasionally a raccoon.

  2. The meat from this animal.

verb

  1. To hunt rabbits.
  2. To flee.

    The informant seemed skittish, as if he was about to rabbit.

Synonyms

Words that rhyme with rabbit

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rabbit"?

"Rabbit" has 2 syllables: rabb · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "rabbit"?

The IPA transcription of "rabbit" is /ˈɹæbət/.

What does "rabbit" mean?

Rabbit: A mammal of the family Leporidae, with long ears, long hind legs and a short, fluffy tail.

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