SAB-uth
Put the strongest beat on the first syllable.
- Syllable guide
- Sab · bath
- Read the spelling
- Sabbath
Try it slowly.
The middle written b is not a separate extra beat; the word has two syllables.
Say SAB-uth once at a comfortable pace, then bring the syllables together. Read the name or word again when you reach it in the Bible passage.
Sabbath in context
The Sabbath is a day of rest. The commandment to remember it appears in the Ten Commandments.
Read Exodus 20:8 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Sabbath in English?
One common English pronunciation is SAB-uth. Emphasize the first syllable.
What is the Bible context for Sabbath?
The Sabbath is a day of rest. The commandment to remember it appears in the Ten Commandments.
Does this guide describe the original ancient pronunciation?
This is an English reading aid. It is not a reconstruction of ancient Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek. English accents and church traditions can differ.
