How to pronounce abeyances
Say it like uh-BAY-un-siz. Abeyances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- uh
- BAY
- un
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abeyances 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.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abeyances
American and British speakers say abeyances in essentially the same way: /əˈbeɪənˌsɪz/ in the US and /əˈbeɪənˌsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BAY-un-siz.
What does abeyances mean?
- plural of abeyance How to pronounce abeyance
Questions about saying abeyances
How do you pronounce abeyances?
Say uh-BAY-un-siz. The American pronunciation is /əˈbeɪənˌsɪz/. In British English it is /əˈbeɪənˌsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abeyances?
Abeyances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: uh · BAY · un · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say abeyances the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbeɪənˌsɪz/ and the British form is /əˈbeɪənˌsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.