How to pronounce abjoint
Say it like AB-joynt. Abjoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- joynt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abjoint 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.
- joyntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of abjoint
American and British speakers say abjoint in essentially the same way: /ˈæbˌdʒɔɪnt/ in the US and /ˈæbˌdʒɔɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-joynt.
What does abjoint mean?
- To form by cutting off as a protrusion from a parent cell.
- To separate from the hypha of a fungus by the formation of a septum.
Where does abjoint come from?
From ab- (“away”) + joint (“join”).
Questions about saying abjoint
How do you pronounce abjoint?
Say AB-joynt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbˌdʒɔɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈæbˌdʒɔɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abjoint?
Abjoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · joynt.
Do Americans and Brits say abjoint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbˌdʒɔɪnt/ and the British form is /ˈæbˌdʒɔɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.