The spelling of the word "zabel" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). It is spelled /ˈzeɪbəl/, with the "z" pronounced as /z/ and the "a" as /eɪ/. The "b" is pronounced as /b/ and the final syllable "el" as /əl/. The word "zabel" does not seem to have a common or recognized meaning in English. However, it may be used as a surname, with variations in spelling such as Zabel, Zobel, and Sabel.