How to pronounce abbatical
Say it like uh-BAT-ih-kul. Abbatical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAT).
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- uh
- BAT
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abbatical 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.
- BATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abbatical
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-BAT-ih-kul.
What does abbatical mean?
- Synonym of abbatial.
Where does abbatical come from?
From the stem of Latin abbās + -ical.
Words that rhyme with abbatical
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Questions about saying abbatical
How do you pronounce abbatical?
Say uh-BAT-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /əˈbætɪkəl/. In British English it is /əˈbætɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abbatical?
Abbatical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAT). Broken into parts: uh · BAT · ih · kul.
Is abbatical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈbætɪkəl/ (uh-BAT-ih-kul).