How to pronounce abdominal
Say it like ab-DAH-muh-nul. Abdominal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAH).
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- ab
- DAH
- muh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abdominal 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.
- DAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abdominal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ab-DOM-ih-nul.
What does abdominal mean?
- of or relating to or near the abdomen“abdominal muscles”
- the muscles of the abdomen
Where does abdominal come from?
First attested in 1746.
Words that rhyme with abdominal
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Questions about saying abdominal
How do you pronounce abdominal?
Say ab-DAH-muh-nul. The American pronunciation is /æbˈdɑmənəl/. In British English it is /æbˈdɒmɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abdominal?
Abdominal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAH). Broken into parts: ab · DAH · muh · nul.
Is abdominal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /æbˈdɒmɪnəl/ (ab-DOM-ih-nul).