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