How to pronounce abactinal
Say it like a-BAK-tuh-nul. Abactinal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAK).
- a
- BAK
- tuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abactinal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abactinal
American and British speakers say abactinal in essentially the same way: /æˈbæktənəl/ in the US and /æˈbæktənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: a-BAK-tuh-nul.
What does abactinal mean?
- Pertaining to the surface or end opposite to the mouth in a radiate animal.
Where does abactinal come from?
From ab- + actinal.
Questions about saying abactinal
How do you pronounce abactinal?
Say a-BAK-tuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /æˈbæktənəl/. In British English it is /æˈbæktənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abactinal?
Abactinal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAK). Broken into parts: a · BAK · tuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say abactinal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æˈbæktənəl/ and the British form is /æˈbæktənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.