How to pronounce Abilene
Say it like AB-ih-leen. Abilene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈæbɪˌlin/AB-ih-leen
UK British/æbɪˈliːniː/ab-ih-LEE-nee
- AB
- ih
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abilene 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Abilene
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: ab-ih-LEE-nee.
What does Abilene mean?
proper noun
- A city, the county seat of Taylor County, in west-central Texas, west-southwest of Fort Worth; founded in 1881 with the coming of the railroad, the city first prospered as a shipping center for cattle.
- A city, the county seat of Dickinson County, Kansas.
- An unincorporated community in Charlotte County, Virginia.
Questions about saying Abilene
How do you pronounce Abilene?
Say AB-ih-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbɪˌlin/. In British English it is /æbɪˈliːniː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Abilene?
Abilene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · ih · leen.
Is Abilene pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /æbɪˈliːniː/ (ab-ih-LEE-nee).