Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

habis

/ˈhɑbes/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.21 in modern English

Syllables
habis
IPA
/ˈhɑbes/
10
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To finish or be finished; used to express that something is over or cannot be undone.

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Malay habis.

Questions

How do you pronounce habis?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhɑbes/.
What does habis mean?
To finish or be finished; used to express that something is over or cannot be undone.
Where does habis come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Malay habis.

How to pronounce habis

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈhɑbes/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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