How to pronounce abashed
Say it like uh-BASHT. Abashed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BASHT).
- uh
- BASHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abashed 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.
- BASHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of abashed
American and British speakers say abashed in essentially the same way: /əˈbæʃt/ in the US and /əˈbæʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BASHT.
What does abashed mean?
- Embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.
- simple past and past participle of abash How to pronounce abash
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with abashed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abashed.
Questions about saying abashed
How do you pronounce abashed?
Say uh-BASHT. The American pronunciation is /əˈbæʃt/. In British English it is /əˈbæʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abashed?
Abashed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BASHT). Broken into parts: uh · BASHT.
Do Americans and Brits say abashed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbæʃt/ and the British form is /əˈbæʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.