How to pronounce abetment
Say it like uh-BET-munt. Abetment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BET).
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- uh
- BET
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abetment 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.
- BETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abetment
American and British speakers say abetment in essentially the same way: /əˈbɛtmənt/ in the US and /əˈbɛtmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BET-munt.
What does abetment mean?
- The act of abetting or assisting in a crime, wrongdoing etc.
- Encouragement or assistance.
Where does abetment come from?
First attested from 1350 to 1470, from Middle English abettement, from Anglo-Norman, from Old French abeter + -ment.
Questions about saying abetment
How do you pronounce abetment?
Say uh-BET-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɛtmənt/. In British English it is /əˈbɛtmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abetment?
Abetment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BET). Broken into parts: uh · BET · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say abetment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbɛtmənt/ and the British form is /əˈbɛtmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.