How to pronounce abd
Say it like ay-bee-DEE. Abd has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEE).
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- ay
- bee
- DEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abd pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- beeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abd
American and British speakers say abd in essentially the same way: /ˌeɪˌbiˈdi/ in the US and /ˌeɪˌbiːˈdiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-bee-DEE.
What does abd mean?
- Alternative form of abid
Words that rhyme with abd
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abd.
Questions about saying abd
How do you pronounce abd?
Say ay-bee-DEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪˌbiˈdi/. In British English it is /ˌeɪˌbiːˈdiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abd?
Abd has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEE). Broken into parts: ay · bee · DEE.
Do Americans and Brits say abd the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌeɪˌbiˈdi/ and the British form is /ˌeɪˌbiːˈdiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.