How to pronounce abattoirs
Say it like AB-uh-twors. Abattoirs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- uh
- twors
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abattoirs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tworsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of abattoirs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: AB-uh-twahs.
What does abattoirs mean?
- plural of abattoir How to pronounce abattoir
Questions about saying abattoirs
How do you pronounce abattoirs?
Say AB-uh-twors. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbəˌtwɑrs/. In British English it is /ˈæbəˌtwɑːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abattoirs?
Abattoirs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · uh · twors.
Is abattoirs 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 /ˈæbəˌtwɑːs/ (AB-uh-twahs).