How to pronounce abarticulation
Say it like ab-ar-tik-yuu-LAY-shun. Abarticulation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAY).
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- ab
- ar
- tik
- yuu
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abarticulation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abarticulation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: ab-ah-tik-yuu-LAY-shun.
What does abarticulation mean?
- An articulation, especially one that permits free motion in the joint; a hinge joint.
- The act of dislocating a joint.
- A term sometimes used for diarthrosis, and also for synarthrosis. Also called dearticulation.
Words that rhyme with abarticulation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abarticulation.
Questions about saying abarticulation
How do you pronounce abarticulation?
Say ab-ar-tik-yuu-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /æbɑrˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /æbɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abarticulation?
Abarticulation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAY). Broken into parts: ab · ar · tik · yuu · LAY · shun.
Is abarticulation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /æbɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/ (ab-ah-tik-yuu-LAY-shun).