How to pronounce abience
Say it like AB-ee-unts. Abience has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- ee
- unts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abience pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- untsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abience
American and British speakers say abience in essentially the same way: /ˈæbiənts/ in the US and /ˈæbiənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-ee-unts.
What does abience mean?
- Withdrawal from, or avoidance of a stimulus.
Where does abience come from?
From abient + -ence.
Questions about saying abience
How do you pronounce abience?
Say AB-ee-unts. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbiənts/. In British English it is /ˈæbiənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abience?
Abience has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · ee · unts.
Do Americans and Brits say abience the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbiənts/ and the British form is /ˈæbiənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.