How to pronounce abacuses
Say it like AB-uh-kuh-siz. Abacuses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- uh
- kuh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abacuses 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abacuses
American and British speakers say abacuses in essentially the same way: /ˈæbəkəsɪz/ in the US and /ˈæbəkəsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-uh-kuh-siz.
What does abacuses mean?
- plural of abacus How to pronounce abacus
Questions about saying abacuses
How do you pronounce abacuses?
Say AB-uh-kuh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbəkəsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈæbəkəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abacuses?
Abacuses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · uh · kuh · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say abacuses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbəkəsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈæbəkəsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.