How to pronounce abattage
Say it like ab-uh-TAHZH. Abattage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAHZH).
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US American/ˌæbəˈtɑʒ/ab-uh-TAHZH
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- ab
- uh
- TAHZH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abattage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAHZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does abattage mean?
noun
- The slaughter of animals, especially diseased ones to limit the spread of the disease.
- The anchoring of the wheels of an artillery piece, preparatory to firing.
Where does abattage come from?
Borrowed from French abattage.
Words that rhyme with abattage
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Questions about saying abattage
How do you pronounce abattage?
Say ab-uh-TAHZH. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbəˈtɑʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abattage?
Abattage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAHZH). Broken into parts: ab · uh · TAHZH.