How to pronounce abacist
Say it like AB-uh-sist. Abacist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- uh
- sist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abacist 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abacist
American and British speakers say abacist in essentially the same way: /ˈæbəsɪst/ in the US and /ˈæbəsɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-uh-sist.
What does abacist mean?
- One who uses an abacus in casting accounts; a calculator.
Where does abacist come from?
From Middle English abaciste, from Medieval Latin abacista, from abacus + -ista (“-ist”).
Questions about saying abacist
How do you pronounce abacist?
Say AB-uh-sist. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbəsɪst/. In British English it is /ˈæbəsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abacist?
Abacist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · uh · sist.
Do Americans and Brits say abacist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbəsɪst/ and the British form is /ˈæbəsɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.