How to pronounce abase
Say it like uh-BAYS. Abase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYS).
- uh
- BAYS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of abase
American and British speakers say abase in essentially the same way: /əˈbeɪs/ in the US and /əˈbeɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BAYS.
What does abase mean?
- To lower, as in condition in life, office, rank, etc., so as to cause pain or hurt feelings; to degrade, to depress, to humble, to humiliate.
Where does abase come from?
There exist verb cognates in Gallo-Romance languages such as Catalan abaixar (“lower; abase”) and Occitan abaissar, and similar word construction in other romance languages as Spanish abajo (“down, downstairs; below”).
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Words that rhyme with abase
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abase.
Questions about saying abase
How do you pronounce abase?
Say uh-BAYS. The American pronunciation is /əˈbeɪs/. In British English it is /əˈbeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abase?
Abase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYS). Broken into parts: uh · BAYS.
Do Americans and Brits say abase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbeɪs/ and the British form is /əˈbeɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.