How to pronounce abaya
Say it like uh-BAY-yuh. Abaya has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- uh
- BAY
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abaya 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abaya
American and British speakers say abaya in essentially the same way: /əˈbeɪjə/ in the US and /əˈbeɪjə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BAY-yuh.
What does abaya mean?
- Synonym of aba.
Words that rhyme with abaya
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abaya.
Questions about saying abaya
How do you pronounce abaya?
Say uh-BAY-yuh. The American pronunciation is /əˈbeɪjə/. In British English it is /əˈbeɪjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abaya?
Abaya has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: uh · BAY · yuh.
Do Americans and Brits say abaya the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbeɪjə/ and the British form is /əˈbeɪjə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.