To pronounce "shabbiest", say SHABB-iest — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
shabbiest
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SHABB-iest
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"shabbiest" has 2 syllables: shabb-iest. It rhymes with scabbiest and crabbiest, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“They lived in a tiny apartment, with some old, shabby furniture.”
“The fellow arrived looking rather shabby after journeying so far.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Shabbiest" has 2 syllables: shabb · iest.
Shabbiest: Torn or worn; unkempt.
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