How to pronounce abbeys
Say it like AB-eez. Abbeys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce abbeys. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AB
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abbeys 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abbeys
American and British speakers say abbeys in essentially the same way: /ˈæbiz/ in the US and /ˈæbiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-eez.
What does abbeys mean?
- plural of abbey How to pronounce abbey
Questions about saying abbeys
How do you pronounce abbeys?
Say AB-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbiz/. In British English it is /ˈæbiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abbeys?
Abbeys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say abbeys the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbiz/ and the British form is /ˈæbiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.