How to pronounce abaptiston
Say it like ab-ap-TIS-tahn. Abaptiston has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIS).
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- ab
- ap
- TIS
- tahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abaptiston 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.
- apKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of abaptiston
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ab-ap-TIS-ton.
What does abaptiston mean?
- A trepan having a conical shape so that injurious penetration of the brain is impossible.
Questions about saying abaptiston
How do you pronounce abaptiston?
Say ab-ap-TIS-tahn. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbæpˈtɪstɑn/. In British English it is /ˌæbæpˈtɪstɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abaptiston?
Abaptiston has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIS). Broken into parts: ab · ap · TIS · tahn.
Is abaptiston pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌæbæpˈtɪstɒn/ (ab-ap-TIS-ton).