How to Pronounce Sable

To pronounce "sable", say SABL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈseɪbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈseɪbəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sable”

"sable" has 2 syllables: sabl-e. It rhymes with enable and unstable, if that helps it stick.

What does sable mean?

noun

A small carnivorous mammal of the Old World that resembles a weasel, Martes zibellina, from cold regions in Eurasia and the North Pacific islands, valued for its dark brown fur (Wikipedia).
The marten, especially Martes americana (syn. Mustela americana).

adjective

Of the black colour sable.
: In blazon, of the colour black.

Synonyms

black dusky inky sooty swarthy

Words that rhyme with sable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enable unstable fable label stable disable table habile cable timetable flabile roundtable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sable"?▾

"Sable" has 2 syllables: sabl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "sable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sable" is /ˈseɪbəl/.

What does "sable" mean?▾

Sable: A small carnivorous mammal of the Old World that resembles a weasel, Martes zibellina, from cold regions in Eurasia and the North Pacific islands, valued for its dark brown fur (Wikipedia).

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