How to pronounce abbotship
Say it like AB-uh-tship. Abbotship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- uh
- tship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abbotship 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tshipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abbotship
American and British speakers say abbotship in essentially the same way: /ˈæbətʃɪp/ in the US and /ˈæbətʃɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-uh-tship.
What does abbotship mean?
- The state, term, or office of an abbot; abbacy.
Where does abbotship come from?
From Middle English abboship, abbotshup; equivalent to abbot + -ship.
Questions about saying abbotship
How do you pronounce abbotship?
Say AB-uh-tship. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbətʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈæbətʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abbotship?
Abbotship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · uh · tship.
Do Americans and Brits say abbotship the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbətʃɪp/ and the British form is /ˈæbətʃɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.