How to Pronounce Stab

To pronounce "stab", say STAB — one syllable, IPA /stæb/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/stæb/

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💡 Tip for remembering “stab”

"stab" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with drab and slab, if that helps it stick.

What does stab mean?

noun

  1. An act of stabbing or thrusting with an object.
  2. A wound made by stabbing.

verb

  1. To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a pointed tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.

    “If you stab him in the heart he won't live long enough to retaliate.”

  2. To thrust in a stabbing motion.

    “to stab a dagger into a person”

Words that rhyme with stab

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

drabslabdabgrabcrabgabcababnabfabflabknab

Related words

jabprodpokeknifethrustdigimpalepierce

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stab"?▾

"Stab" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "stab"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stab" is /stæb/.

What does "stab" mean?▾

Stab: An act of stabbing or thrusting with an object.

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