How to pronounce abidingness
Say it like uh-BY-ding-nus. Abidingness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY).
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- uh
- BY
- ding
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abidingness 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abidingness
American and British speakers say abidingness in essentially the same way: /əˈbaɪdɪŋnəs/ in the US and /əˈbaɪdɪŋnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BY-ding-nus.
What does abidingness mean?
- The state or quality abiding.
Where does abidingness come from?
From abiding + -ness.
Questions about saying abidingness
How do you pronounce abidingness?
Say uh-BY-ding-nus. The American pronunciation is /əˈbaɪdɪŋnəs/. In British English it is /əˈbaɪdɪŋnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abidingness?
Abidingness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY). Broken into parts: uh · BY · ding · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say abidingness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbaɪdɪŋnəs/ and the British form is /əˈbaɪdɪŋnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.