How to pronounce abbreviated
Say it like uh-BREE-vee-ay-tid. Abbreviated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREE).
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- uh
- BREE
- vee
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abbreviated 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.
- BREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abbreviated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-BREE-vee-ay-tid.
What does abbreviated mean?
- Shortened; made briefer.“The abbreviated lesson only took fifteen minutes as opposed to an hour and a half.”
- Relatively short; shorter than normal, or compared to others.
- Scanty, as in clothing.
- simple past and past participle of abbreviate How to pronounce abbreviate
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Words that rhyme with abbreviated
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Questions about saying abbreviated
How do you pronounce abbreviated?
Say uh-BREE-vee-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈbriviˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈbriːvieɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abbreviated?
Abbreviated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREE). Broken into parts: uh · BREE · vee · ay · tid.
Is abbreviated 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 /əˈbriːvieɪtɪd/ (uh-BREE-vee-ay-tid).