How to pronounce abbotcy
Say it like AB-ut-see. Abbotcy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈæbətsi/AB-ut-see
UK British/ˈæbətsi/AB-ut-see
- AB
- ut
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abbotcy 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.
- utKeep 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 abbotcy
American and British speakers say abbotcy in essentially the same way: /ˈæbətsi/ in the US and /ˈæbətsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-ut-see.
What does abbotcy mean?
noun
- Abbacy; office of abbot (superior of a monastery).
Where does abbotcy come from?
From abbot + -cy.
Questions about saying abbotcy
How do you pronounce abbotcy?
Say AB-ut-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbətsi/. In British English it is /ˈæbətsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abbotcy?
Abbotcy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · ut · see.
Do Americans and Brits say abbotcy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbətsi/ and the British form is /ˈæbətsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.