How to pronounce abdominous
Say it like ab-DOM-uh-nus. Abdominous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOM).
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- ab
- DOM
- uh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abdominous 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.
- DOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abdominous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ab-DOM-uh-nus.
What does abdominous mean?
- Having a protuberant belly; potbellied.
Where does abdominous come from?
From abdomin- + -ous.
Questions about saying abdominous
How do you pronounce abdominous?
Say ab-DOM-uh-nus. The American pronunciation is /æbˈdɑmənəs/. In British English it is /æbˈdɒmənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abdominous?
Abdominous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOM). Broken into parts: ab · DOM · uh · nus.
Is abdominous 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 /æbˈdɒmənəs/ (ab-DOM-uh-nus).