How to pronounce ab
Say it like AB. Ab is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- AB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ab pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of ab
American and British speakers say ab in essentially the same way: /æb/ in the US and /æb/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB.
What does ab mean?
- a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences
- the eleventh month of the civil year; the fifth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in July and August)
- the muscles of the abdomen
Where does ab come from?
Abbreviation of abscess.
Words that rhyme with ab
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ab.
Words that sound like ab
Questions about saying ab
How do you pronounce ab?
Say AB. The American pronunciation is /æb/. In British English it is /æb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ab?
Ab is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AB.
Do Americans and Brits say ab the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æb/ and the British form is /æb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ab?
Ab sounds the same as abb in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.