How to pronounce abend
Say it like AB-end. Abend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce abend. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AB
- end
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abend 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.
- endKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of abend
American and British speakers say abend in essentially the same way: /ˈæbɛnd/ in the US and /ˈæbɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-end.
Other ways to say abend
Abend also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- uh-BEND /əˈbɛnd/
What does abend mean?
- The abnormal termination of a program.
- Termination of a process prior to completion.
- To terminate abnormally.“The nightly invoicing job abended at 3 a.m.”
Where does abend come from?
Blend of abnormal + end.
Questions about saying abend
How do you pronounce abend?
Say AB-end. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbɛnd/. In British English it is /ˈæbɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abend?
Abend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · end.
Do Americans and Brits say abend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbɛnd/ and the British form is /ˈæbɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.