How to pronounce abasement
Say it like uh-BAY-smunt. Abasement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- uh
- BAY
- smunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abasement 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.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- smuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abasement
American and British speakers say abasement in essentially the same way: /əˈbeɪsmənt/ in the US and /əˈbeɪsmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BAY-smunt.
What does abasement mean?
- The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low.
- The state of being abased or humbled; humiliation or degradation; a feeling of having been reduced in dignity, reputation, stature, self-esteem or respect.“After his actions, my abasement is complete, and I can be humiliated no more.”
Where does abasement come from?
From Middle English abaissement, from Middle French abaissement (“astonishment”).
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Words that rhyme with abasement
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Questions about saying abasement
How do you pronounce abasement?
Say uh-BAY-smunt. The American pronunciation is /əˈbeɪsmənt/. In British English it is /əˈbeɪsmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abasement?
Abasement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: uh · BAY · smunt.
Do Americans and Brits say abasement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbeɪsmənt/ and the British form is /əˈbeɪsmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.