How to pronounce abdo
Say it like AB-doh. Abdo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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US American/ˈæbdoʊ/AB-doh
UK British/ˈæbdəʊ/AB-doh
- AB
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abdo 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.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of abdo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AB-doh.
What does abdo mean?
noun
- Abdomen.“CT chest abdo pelvis”
- Abdominal.“abdo pain”
Where does abdo come from?
Clipping of abdomen or abdominal.
Questions about saying abdo
How do you pronounce abdo?
Say AB-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbdoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈæbdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abdo?
Abdo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · doh.
Is abdo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈæbdəʊ/ (AB-doh).