How to pronounce abates
Say it like uh-BAYTS. Abates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYTS).
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- uh
- BAYTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abates 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.
- BAYTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of abates
American and British speakers say abates in essentially the same way: /əˈbeɪts/ in the US and /əˈbeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BAYTS.
What does abates mean?
- plural of abate How to pronounce abate
- third-person singular simple present indicative of abate How to pronounce abate
Words that rhyme with abates
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abates.
Questions about saying abates
How do you pronounce abates?
Say uh-BAYTS. The American pronunciation is /əˈbeɪts/. In British English it is /əˈbeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abates?
Abates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYTS). Broken into parts: uh · BAYTS.
Do Americans and Brits say abates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbeɪts/ and the British form is /əˈbeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.