How to pronounce abies
Say it like AY-bee-eez. Abies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- bee
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- eezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abies
American and British speakers say abies in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪbiˌiz/ in the US and /ˈæbɪˌiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-ih-eez.
What does abies mean?
- A tree of the genus Abies.
- A tannin made from the barks of firs and spruces.
Where does abies come from?
From the genus name Abies.
Questions about saying abies
How do you pronounce abies?
Say AY-bee-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪbiˌiz/. In British English it is /ˈæbɪˌiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abies?
Abies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · bee · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say abies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪbiˌiz/ and the British form is /ˈæbɪˌiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.