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How to pronounce abbate

Say it like AH-bayt. Abbate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).

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US American/ˈɑbeɪt/AH-bayt
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  • AH
  • bayt
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Abbate pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
  2. baytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.

What does abbate mean?

noun
  1. An Italian abbot, or similar clergyman in minor orders
  2. Alternative form of abate (“Italian abbot”).

Where does abbate come from?

Borrowed from Italian abbate, from Latin abbatem.

Questions about saying abbate

How do you pronounce abbate?

Say AH-bayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in abbate?

Abbate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · bayt.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).