How to pronounce abater
Say it like uh-BAY-ter. Abater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- uh
- BAY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abater 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of abater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-BAY-tuh.
What does abater mean?
- One who, or that which, abates.
Where does abater come from?
From Middle English abatere.
Words that rhyme with abater
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abater.
Questions about saying abater
How do you pronounce abater?
Say uh-BAY-ter. The American pronunciation is /əˈbeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /əˈbeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abater?
Abater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: uh · BAY · ter.
Is abater pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈbeɪtə/ (uh-BAY-tuh).