How to pronounce abider
Say it like uh-BY-der. Abider has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY).
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- uh
- BY
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abider 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of abider
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-BY-duh.
What does abider mean?
- One who dwells or stays; a resident.
Where does abider come from?
From abide + -er.
Words that rhyme with abider
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abider.
Questions about saying abider
How do you pronounce abider?
Say uh-BY-der. The American pronunciation is /əˈbaɪdɚ/. In British English it is /əˈbaɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abider?
Abider has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY). Broken into parts: uh · BY · der.
Is abider pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈbaɪdə/ (uh-BY-duh).