How to pronounce abatements
Say it like uh-BAYT-munts. Abatements has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYT).
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- uh
- BAYT
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abatements 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abatements
American and British speakers say abatements in essentially the same way: /əˈbeɪtmənts/ in the US and /əˈbeɪtmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BAYT-munts.
What does abatements mean?
- plural of abatement How to pronounce abatement
Questions about saying abatements
How do you pronounce abatements?
Say uh-BAYT-munts. The American pronunciation is /əˈbeɪtmənts/. In British English it is /əˈbeɪtmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abatements?
Abatements has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYT). Broken into parts: uh · BAYT · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say abatements the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbeɪtmənts/ and the British form is /əˈbeɪtmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.