How to pronounce abalones
Say it like ab-uh-LOH-neez. Abalones has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH).
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- ab
- uh
- LOH
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abalones 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.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abalones
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ab-uh-LOH-neez.
What does abalones mean?
- plural of abalone How to pronounce abalone
Questions about saying abalones
How do you pronounce abalones?
Say ab-uh-LOH-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbəˈloʊniz/. In British English it is /ˌæbəˈləʊniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abalones?
Abalones has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH). Broken into parts: ab · uh · LOH · neez.
Is abalones 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 /ˌæbəˈləʊniz/ (ab-uh-LOH-neez).