How to pronounce abatement
Say it like uh-BAYT-munt. Abatement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYT).
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- uh
- BAYT
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abatement 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.
- BAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abatement
American and British speakers say abatement in essentially the same way: /əˈbeɪtmənt/ in the US and /əˈbeɪtmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BAYT-munt.
What does abatement mean?
- The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression.“The abatement of a nuisance is the suppression thereof.”
- The deduction of minor revenues incidental to an operation in calculating the cost of the operation.
- The action of a person that abates, or without proper authority enters a residence after the death of the owner and before the heir takes possession.
Where does abatement come from?
From Middle English abatement, from Anglo-Norman abatre (“to abate”) (from Old French abatre), + -ment; equivalent to abate + -ment.
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Words that rhyme with abatement
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Questions about saying abatement
How do you pronounce abatement?
Say uh-BAYT-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈbeɪtmənt/. In British English it is /əˈbeɪtmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abatement?
Abatement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYT). Broken into parts: uh · BAYT · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say abatement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbeɪtmənt/ and the British form is /əˈbeɪtmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.