How to Pronounce Sables

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

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈseɪbəlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sables”

"sables" has 2 syllables: sabl-es. It rhymes with enables and fables, if that helps it stick.

What does sables mean?

noun

  1. 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).
  2. The marten, especially Martes americana (syn. Mustela americana).

noun

  1. Black garments worn in mourning.

Words that rhyme with sables

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enablesfablestableslabelscablesdisablesplaybillswaybillsabelsmislabelsables

Related words

ebonycolorlessachromaticsandssand

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sables"?▾

"Sables" has 2 syllables: sabl · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "sables"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sables" is /ˈseɪbəlz/.

What does "sables" mean?▾

Sables: 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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