How to Pronounce Yabby

To pronounce "yabby", say YABBY — one syllable, IPA /ˈjæb.i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈjæb.i/

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💡 Tip for remembering “yabby”

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

What does yabby mean?

noun

  1. A freshwater Australian crayfish of the genus Cherax, especially Cherax destructor.
  2. A type of ghost shrimp of the infraorder Thalassinidea.

verb

  1. To search for yabbies.

Words that rhyme with yabby

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shabbycrabbytabbyflabbyabbeslabbygabbygrabbycabbyscabbygabyblabby

Related words

yabbiecrawchiecrawbobcrayfishgilgiemarroncrawdadcrayboat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yabby"?▾

"Yabby" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "yabby"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yabby" is /ˈjæb.i/.

What does "yabby" mean?▾

Yabby: A freshwater Australian crayfish of the genus Cherax, especially Cherax destructor.

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