How to pronounce abbreviates
Say it like uh-BREE-vee-ayts. Abbreviates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREE).
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- uh
- BREE
- vee
- ayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abbreviates 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.
- aytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of abbreviates
American and British speakers say abbreviates in essentially the same way: /əˈbriviˌeɪts/ in the US and /əˈbriːviˌeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BREE-vee-ayts.
What does abbreviates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of abbreviate How to pronounce abbreviate
Questions about saying abbreviates
How do you pronounce abbreviates?
Say uh-BREE-vee-ayts. The American pronunciation is /əˈbriviˌeɪts/. In British English it is /əˈbriːviˌeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abbreviates?
Abbreviates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREE). Broken into parts: uh · BREE · vee · ayts.
Do Americans and Brits say abbreviates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbriviˌeɪts/ and the British form is /əˈbriːviˌeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.