To pronounce "shabu-shabu", say SHAB-ush-ab-u — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SHAB-ush-ab-u
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"shabu-shabu" has 4 syllables: shab-ush-ab-u.
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"Shabu-shabu" has 4 syllables: shab · ush · ab · u.
Shabu-shabu: A Japanese dish of thinly sliced meat and vegetables, cooked piece by piece in hot water at the table by the diners.
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