How to pronounce abeyant
Say it like uh-BAY-unt. Abeyant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- uh
- BAY
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abeyant 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abeyant
American and British speakers say abeyant in essentially the same way: /əˈbeɪənt/ in the US and /əˈbeɪənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BAY-unt.
What does abeyant mean?
- Being in a state of abeyance; suspended.
Where does abeyant come from?
Back-formation from abeyance + -ant.
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Questions about saying abeyant
How do you pronounce abeyant?
Say uh-BAY-unt. The American pronunciation is /əˈbeɪənt/. In British English it is /əˈbeɪənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abeyant?
Abeyant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: uh · BAY · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say abeyant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbeɪənt/ and the British form is /əˈbeɪənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.