How to pronounce abbacy
Say it like AB-uh-see. Abbacy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- uh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abbacy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abbacy
American and British speakers say abbacy in essentially the same way: /ˈæbəsi/ in the US and /ˈæbəsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-uh-see.
What does abbacy mean?
- The dignity, estate, term, or jurisdiction of an abbot or abbess.
Where does abbacy come from?
From Middle English abbathie, from Late Latin abbātia, from abbās, abbātis (“abbot”).
Questions about saying abbacy
How do you pronounce abbacy?
Say AB-uh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbəsi/. In British English it is /ˈæbəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abbacy?
Abbacy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · uh · see.
Do Americans and Brits say abbacy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbəsi/ and the British form is /ˈæbəsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.