How to pronounce abbots
Say it like AB-uts. Abbots has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- uts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abbots 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.
- utsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abbots
American and British speakers say abbots in essentially the same way: /ˈæbəts/ in the US and /ˈæbəts/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-uts.
What does abbots mean?
- plural of abbot How to pronounce abbot
Questions about saying abbots
How do you pronounce abbots?
Say AB-uts. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbəts/. In British English it is /ˈæbəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abbots?
Abbots has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · uts.
Do Americans and Brits say abbots the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbəts/ and the British form is /ˈæbəts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.