How to pronounce abactinally
Say it like a-BAK-tuh-nuh-lee. Abactinally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAK).
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- a
- BAK
- tuh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abactinally 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abactinally
American and British speakers say abactinally in essentially the same way: /æˈbæktənəli/ in the US and /æˈbæktənəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: a-BAK-tuh-nuh-lee.
What does abactinally mean?
- from the end opposite the mouth in a radiate animal (to the other end).
Where does abactinally come from?
From abactinal + -ly.
Questions about saying abactinally
How do you pronounce abactinally?
Say a-BAK-tuh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /æˈbæktənəli/. In British English it is /æˈbæktənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abactinally?
Abactinally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAK). Broken into parts: a · BAK · tuh · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say abactinally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æˈbæktənəli/ and the British form is /æˈbæktənəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.