How to pronounce abidance
Say it like uh-BY-duns. Abidance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY).
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- uh
- BY
- duns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abidance 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.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abidance
American and British speakers say abidance in essentially the same way: /əˈbaɪdəns/ in the US and /əˈbaɪdəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BY-duns.
What does abidance mean?
- The act of abiding or continuing; abode; stay; continuance; dwelling.
- Adherence; compliance; conformity.
Words that rhyme with abidance
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abidance.
Questions about saying abidance
How do you pronounce abidance?
Say uh-BY-duns. The American pronunciation is /əˈbaɪdəns/. In British English it is /əˈbaɪdəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abidance?
Abidance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY). Broken into parts: uh · BY · duns.
Do Americans and Brits say abidance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbaɪdəns/ and the British form is /əˈbaɪdəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.