How to pronounce abderian
Say it like ab-DEER-ee-un. Abderian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEER).
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- ab
- DEER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abderian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abderian
American and British speakers say abderian in essentially the same way: /æbˈdɪriən/ in the US and /æbˈdɪəriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-DEER-ee-un.
What does abderian mean?
- Foolish; absurd; ridiculous; inclined to incessant merriment or laughter.“an abderian temperament”
Where does abderian come from?
From Abderian, from Abdera (the town in Thrace where Democritus, the Laughing Philosopher, lived) + -ian.
Words that rhyme with abderian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abderian.
Questions about saying abderian
How do you pronounce abderian?
Say ab-DEER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /æbˈdɪriən/. In British English it is /æbˈdɪəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abderian?
Abderian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEER). Broken into parts: ab · DEER · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say abderian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈdɪriən/ and the British form is /æbˈdɪəriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.