How to pronounce abient
Say it like AB-ee-unt. Abient has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- ee
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abient 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abient
American and British speakers say abient in essentially the same way: /ˈæbiənt/ in the US and /ˈæbiənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-ee-unt.
What does abient mean?
- Characterized by avoidance or withdrawal.
Where does abient come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin abiens present participle of abeō (“to go away”), from ab (“from, away”) + eō (“to go”).
Questions about saying abient
How do you pronounce abient?
Say AB-ee-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbiənt/. In British English it is /ˈæbiənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abient?
Abient has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · ee · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say abient the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbiənt/ and the British form is /ˈæbiənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.