How to pronounce abed
Say it like uh-BED. Abed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BED).
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- uh
- BED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of abed
American and British speakers say abed in essentially the same way: /əˈbɛd/ in the US and /əˈbɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BED.
What does abed mean?
- in bed
Words that rhyme with abed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abed.
Questions about saying abed
How do you pronounce abed?
Say uh-BED. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɛd/. In British English it is /əˈbɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abed?
Abed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BED). Broken into parts: uh · BED.
Do Americans and Brits say abed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbɛd/ and the British form is /əˈbɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.