How to pronounce abbreviature
Say it like uh-BREE-vee-uh-choor. Abbreviature has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREE).
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- uh
- BREE
- vee
- uh
- choor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abbreviature 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- choorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of abbreviature
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-BREE-vee-uh-choor.
What does abbreviature mean?
- An abridgment; a compendium; an abstract.
- A shortened form of a word or phrase, used in place of the whole; an abbreviation.
Where does abbreviature come from?
From Medieval Latin abbreviātūra, from Late Latin abbreviō (“shorten, abbreviate”).
Questions about saying abbreviature
How do you pronounce abbreviature?
Say uh-BREE-vee-uh-choor. The American pronunciation is /əˈbriviəˌtʃʊr/. In British English it is /əˈbriːviəˌtʃʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abbreviature?
Abbreviature has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREE). Broken into parts: uh · BREE · vee · uh · choor.
Is abbreviature pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈbriːviəˌtʃʊə/ (uh-BREE-vee-uh-choor).