How to pronounce abessive
Say it like a-BES-iv. Abessive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BES).
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- a
- BES
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abessive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abessive
American and British speakers say abessive in essentially the same way: /æˈbɛsɪv/ in the US and /æˈbɛsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: a-BES-iv.
What does abessive mean?
- Of, or relating to the grammatical case used in some languages to indicate absence.
- The abessive case, or a word in this case.
Where does abessive come from?
From Latin abesse (“to be absent”), infinitive of absum, from ab- (“away”) + sum (“be”, verb).
Words that rhyme with abessive
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Questions about saying abessive
How do you pronounce abessive?
Say a-BES-iv. The American pronunciation is /æˈbɛsɪv/. In British English it is /æˈbɛsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abessive?
Abessive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BES). Broken into parts: a · BES · iv.
Do Americans and Brits say abessive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æˈbɛsɪv/ and the British form is /æˈbɛsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.