How do you pronounce "sabbath"?

In American English: /ˈsæbəθ/ (SAB-uhth). In British English: /sˈabəθ/ (S). In Canadian English: /ˈsæbəθ/ (SAB-uhth). In Australian English: /sˈabəθ/ (S).

Is "sabbath" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsæbəθ/ (SAB-uhth), while in British English it's /sˈabəθ/ (S).

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sabbath

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/ˈsæbəθ/

SAB-uhth

Syllable Breakdown

sæbsab·əθbath

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