How to pronounce abated
Say it like uh-BAY-tid. Abated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- uh
- BAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abated 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-BAY-tid.
What does abated mean?
- simple past and past participle of abate How to pronounce abate
- Lowered, beaten down, or cut away, as the background of an ornamental pattern in relief. Used specifically of stone-cutting; also of metal when the pattern or inscription is to show bright on dark, and the ground is therefore worked out with the graving-tool and left rough or hatched in lines.
- humbled.
Words that rhyme with abated
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Questions about saying abated
How do you pronounce abated?
Say uh-BAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈbeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈbeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abated?
Abated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: uh · BAY · tid.
Is abated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈbeɪtɪd/ (uh-BAY-tid).