How to pronounce abelian
Say it like uh-BEE-lee-un. Abelian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE).
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- uh
- BEE
- lee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abelian 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.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abelian
American and British speakers say abelian in essentially the same way: /əˈbiliən/ in the US and /əˈbiːliən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BEE-lee-un.
What does abelian mean?
- Of an algebraic structure (usually a group or algebra), having a commutative defining operation.
- Of a binary function, commutative.
Where does abelian come from?
Name of the Norwegian mathematician Abel + -ian.
Words that rhyme with abelian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abelian.
Questions about saying abelian
How do you pronounce abelian?
Say uh-BEE-lee-un. The American pronunciation is /əˈbiliən/. In British English it is /əˈbiːliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abelian?
Abelian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE). Broken into parts: uh · BEE · lee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say abelian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbiliən/ and the British form is /əˈbiːliən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.