How to pronounce abasic
Say it like uh-BAY-zeek. Abasic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
- uh
- BAY
- zeek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abasic 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.
- zeekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abasic
American and British speakers say abasic in essentially the same way: /əˈbeɪzik/ in the US and /əˈbeɪzik/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BAY-zeek.
What does abasic mean?
- Of, pertaining to or caused by abasia.
- Missing a nucleotide base.
- That has neither a purine nor a pyrimidine base.
Where does abasic come from?
From abasia + -ic (“having the nature of”).
Questions about saying abasic
How do you pronounce abasic?
Say uh-BAY-zeek. The American pronunciation is /əˈbeɪzik/. In British English it is /əˈbeɪzik/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abasic?
Abasic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: uh · BAY · zeek.
Do Americans and Brits say abasic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbeɪzik/ and the British form is /əˈbeɪzik/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.