How to pronounce abalone
Say it like ab-uh-LOH-nee. Abalone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH).
- ab
- uh
- LOH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abalone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abalone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ab-uh-LOH-nee.
What does abalone mean?
- An edible univalve mollusc of the genus Haliotis, having a shell lined with mother-of-pearl.
- The meat of the aforementioned mollusc.
Where does abalone come from?
From American Spanish abulón, from an indigenous language of the Monterey Bay area such as Rumsen/Southern Ohlone aūlun (“red abalone”)
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- ormer
- paua
- pawa
- perlemoen
- ear-shell
Words that rhyme with abalone
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abalone.
Questions about saying abalone
How do you pronounce abalone?
Say ab-uh-LOH-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbəˈloʊni/. In British English it is /æbəˈləʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abalone?
Abalone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH). Broken into parts: ab · uh · LOH · nee.
Is abalone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /æbəˈləʊni/ (ab-uh-LOH-nee).