dab

How to Split "dab" into Syllables

The word dab is divided into 1 syllables: dab. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• dab — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of dab:

• IPA: /dæb/

📖 Definitions

1. dab (third-person singular simple present dabs, present participle dabbing, simple past and past participle dabbed)
2. To strike by a thrust; to hit with a sudden blow or thrust.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English dabben (“to strike”), probably of North Germanic origin, related to Old Icelandic dabba (“to tap, slap”), perhaps ultimately imitative. Compare also with Middle Dutch dabben (“to pinch, knead, fumble, dabble”) (Dutch dabben (“(of a horse) to stamp with the forelegs”)), Dutch deppen (“to dab”), possibly German tappen (“to fumble, grope”). The noun is from Middle English dabbe (“a strike, blow”), from the verb. Related to tap. Compare also drub, dub....

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare dab with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
dab	1	dab
daffy	2	daf-fy
dopey	2	do-pey
dupe	2	du-pe
Dubai	2	du-bai

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to dab:

dabber, dabble, dabbler, dabbling.