How to pronounce abator
Say it like uh-BAY-tuh. Abator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- uh
- BAY
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abator 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abator
- 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 abator mean?
- a person who, without right, enters into a freehold on the death of the last possessor, before the heir or devisee
- one who abates, ends, or does away with a nuisance
Where does abator come from?
From abate (“to enter without right after the owner dies and before the heir takes over”) + -or.
Words that rhyme with abator
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abator.
Questions about saying abator
How do you pronounce abator?
Say uh-BAY-tuh. The American pronunciation is /əˈbeɪtə/. In British English it is /əˈbeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abator?
Abator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: uh · BAY · tuh.
Is abator 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 /əˈbeɪtə/ (uh-BAY-tuh).