How to pronounce abases
Say it like uh-BAY-sus. Abases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
- uh
- BAY
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abases 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.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abases
American and British speakers say abases in essentially the same way: /əˈbeɪsəs/ in the US and /əˈbeɪsəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BAY-sus.
What does abases mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of abase How to pronounce abase
Words that rhyme with abases
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abases.
Questions about saying abases
How do you pronounce abases?
Say uh-BAY-sus. The American pronunciation is /əˈbeɪsəs/. In British English it is /əˈbeɪsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abases?
Abases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: uh · BAY · sus.
Do Americans and Brits say abases the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbeɪsəs/ and the British form is /əˈbeɪsəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.