How to pronounce abashment
Say it like uh-BASH-munt. Abashment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BASH).
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- uh
- BASH
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abashment 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.
- BASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abashment
American and British speakers say abashment in essentially the same way: /əˈbæʃmənt/ in the US and /əˈbæʃmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BASH-munt.
What does abashment mean?
- The state of feeling abashed; embarrassment from shame; timid shyness as from one's modesty being challenged.
Where does abashment come from?
From Middle English abaisshment, from Middle French abaissement (“astonishment”) alteration of esbaissement, from esbaiss + -ment.
Questions about saying abashment
How do you pronounce abashment?
Say uh-BASH-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈbæʃmənt/. In British English it is /əˈbæʃmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abashment?
Abashment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BASH). Broken into parts: uh · BASH · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say abashment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbæʃmənt/ and the British form is /əˈbæʃmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.