How to pronounce abietic
Say it like ab-ee-ET-ik. Abietic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ET).
- ab
- ee
- ET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abietic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abietic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ab-ee-ET-ik.
What does abietic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or derived from fir trees
- Of or pertaining to abietic acid or its derivatives
Where does abietic come from?
From Abies, from Latin abiet- + -ic, oblique stem of abiēs (“silver fir”).
Words that rhyme with abietic
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Questions about saying abietic
How do you pronounce abietic?
Say ab-ee-ET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbiˈɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæbiˈɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abietic?
Abietic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ET). Broken into parts: ab · ee · ET · ik.
Is abietic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌæbiˈɛtɪk/ (ab-ee-ET-ik).