How to pronounce abased
Say it like uh-BAYST. Abased has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYST).
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- uh
- BAYST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abased 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.
- BAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of abased
American and British speakers say abased in essentially the same way: /əˈbeɪst/ in the US and /əˈbeɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BAYST.
What does abased mean?
- Humbled; lowered, especially in rank, position, or prestige.
- Synonym of abaissé.
- simple past and past participle of abase How to pronounce abase
Where does abased come from?
From abase + -ed.
Words that rhyme with abased
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abased.
Questions about saying abased
How do you pronounce abased?
Say uh-BAYST. The American pronunciation is /əˈbeɪst/. In British English it is /əˈbeɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abased?
Abased has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYST). Broken into parts: uh · BAYST.
Do Americans and Brits say abased the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbeɪst/ and the British form is /əˈbeɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.