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How to Pronounce "haberdasher"

word

ˈhæb.ɜː(ɹ)ˌdæʃ.ə(ɹ)
HAB-er-DASH-er
hˈæbədˌæʃɐ
HAB-uh-DASH-uh

Definition

A haberdasher is a person or shop that sells small sewing items like buttons, thread, or zippers. In older British English, it can also mean a seller of men’s clothing and accessories.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈhæb.ɜː(ɹ)ˌdæʃ.ə(ɹ)

British English

hˈæbədˌæʃɐ

Simplified Pronunciation

US

HAB-er-DASH-er

UK

HAB-uh-DASH-uh

Listen in Context

The haberdasher sells buttons and thread.

My grandmother often visits the haberdasher for sewing supplies.

A haberdasher can help you find the right zipper for your dress.

After work, I stopped by the haberdasher to pick up some colorful ribbons.