How to Pronounce "sabbatical"
word
səˈbætɪkəɫ
suh-BAT-ih-kuhl
sɐbˈætɪkəl
suh-BAT-ih-kuhl
Definition
A period of paid or unpaid leave from work, especially given to professors, allowing someone time to rest or do research or travel.
IPA Transcription
American English
səˈbætɪkəɫ
British English
sɐbˈætɪkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-BAT-ih-kuhl
UK
suh-BAT-ih-kuhl
Listen in Context
She took a sabbatical to travel the world.
My professor is on sabbatical this year.
He plans to write a book during his sabbatical.
After years of teaching, Lisa finally went on a sabbatical to recharge.