"Tabbier" is a rare variation of the word "tabby", which is typically spelled with a y at the end. The correct pronunciation is /ˈtæbi/ according to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The pronunciation doesn't change with the spelling variation, as it is still pronounced as two syllables with emphasis on the first syllable. The word "tabby" typically refers to a type of cat with a striped coat, but it can also mean a type of silk fabric or a type of brickwork.