How to pronounce abjuration
Say it like ab-juh-RAY-shun. Abjuration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- ab
- juh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abjuration 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abjuration
American and British speakers say abjuration in essentially the same way: /ˌæbdʒəˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌæbdʒʊˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-juu-RAY-shun.
What does abjuration mean?
- A solemn recantation or renunciation on oath; as, an abjuration of heresy.
- A repudiation on oath of a religious or political principle.
- The act of abjuring.
Where does abjuration come from?
First attested around 1439.
Words that rhyme with abjuration
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abjuration.
Questions about saying abjuration
How do you pronounce abjuration?
Say ab-juh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbdʒəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌæbdʒʊˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abjuration?
Abjuration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: ab · juh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say abjuration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæbdʒəˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌæbdʒʊˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.