How to pronounce abature
Say it like AB-uh-tyoor. Abature has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- uh
- tyoor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abature 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.
- tyoorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of abature
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AB-uh-tyoor.
What does abature mean?
- Grass and sprigs beaten or trampled down by a stag passing through them.
Where does abature come from?
From Old French abateure, from the verb abatre (“to knock down, to destroy”).
Questions about saying abature
How do you pronounce abature?
Say AB-uh-tyoor. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbətjʊr/. In British English it is /ˈæbətjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abature?
Abature has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · uh · tyoor.
Is abature 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 /ˈæbətjʊə/ (AB-uh-tyoor).