How to pronounce abbatial
Say it like uh-BAY-shul. Abbatial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
- uh
- BAY
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abbatial 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.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abbatial
American and British speakers say abbatial in essentially the same way: /əˈbeɪʃəl/ in the US and /əˈbeɪʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BAY-shul.
What does abbatial mean?
- Belonging to, relating to, or pertaining to an abbey, abbot, or abbess.
Where does abbatial come from?
Inherited from Middle English abbacyal, derived from Middle French abbatial, derived from Late Latin abbātiāl|is, ~e, from abbā|s, ~tis (“abbot”) + -āl|is, ~e (“-ial”).
Words that rhyme with abbatial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abbatial.
Questions about saying abbatial
How do you pronounce abbatial?
Say uh-BAY-shul. The American pronunciation is /əˈbeɪʃəl/. In British English it is /əˈbeɪʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abbatial?
Abbatial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: uh · BAY · shul.
Do Americans and Brits say abbatial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbeɪʃəl/ and the British form is /əˈbeɪʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.