How to pronounce abdicant
Say it like AB-dih-kunt. Abdicant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- dih
- kunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abdicant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abdicant
American and British speakers say abdicant in essentially the same way: /ˈæbdɪkənt/ in the US and /ˈæbdɪkənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-dih-kunt.
What does abdicant mean?
- Abdicating; renouncing.
- One who abdicates.
Where does abdicant come from?
From abdicate + -ant.
Questions about saying abdicant
How do you pronounce abdicant?
Say AB-dih-kunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbdɪkənt/. In British English it is /ˈæbdɪkənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abdicant?
Abdicant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · dih · kunt.
Do Americans and Brits say abdicant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbdɪkənt/ and the British form is /ˈæbdɪkənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.