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