How to pronounce abdomen
Say it like AB-duh-mun. Abdomen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- duh
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abdomen 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abdomen
American and British speakers say abdomen in essentially the same way: /ˈæbdəmən/ in the US and /ˈæbdəmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-duh-mun.
Other ways to say abdomen
Abdomen also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ab-DOH-mun /æbˈdoʊmən/
What does abdomen mean?
- the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
- the cavity containing the major viscera; in mammals it is separated from the thorax by the diaphragm
Where does abdomen come from?
First attested in 1541 as labdomen.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying abdomen
How do you pronounce abdomen?
Say AB-duh-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbdəmən/. In British English it is /ˈæbdəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abdomen?
Abdomen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · duh · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say abdomen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbdəmən/ and the British form is /ˈæbdəmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.