How to Pronounce Saber

To pronounce "saber", say SAB-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈseɪ.bɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈseɪ.bɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “saber”

"saber" has 2 syllables: sab-er. It rhymes with labor and neighbor, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sabre, sabir — easy to mix up when writing.

What does saber mean?

noun

  1. A light sword, sharp along the front edge, part of the back edge, and at the point.
  2. A modern fencing sword modeled after the sabre.

verb

  1. To strike or kill with a sabre.

Words that rhyme with saber

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

laborneighborsabrebelaborneighbourtaberaberaybarbaber

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "saber"?▾

"Saber" has 2 syllables: sab · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "saber"?▾

The IPA transcription of "saber" is /ˈseɪ.bɚ/.

What does "saber" mean?▾

Saber: A light sword, sharp along the front edge, part of the back edge, and at the point.

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