How to pronounce abjure
Say it like ab-JOOR. Abjure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOOR).
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- ab
- JOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abjure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- JOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of abjure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ab-JOOR.
What does abjure mean?
- To solemnly reject (someone or something); to abandon (someone or something) forever; to disavow, to disclaim, to repudiate.“to abjure errors”
- To solemnly reject; to abandon forever.
Where does abjure come from?
From Late Middle English abjuren (“to give up (something); to recant or renounce (something) under oath”), from Anglo-Norman abjurer, Middle French abiurer, abjurer, and Old French abjurer (“to reject or renounce (something) on oath”) (mode
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Words that rhyme with abjure
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Questions about saying abjure
How do you pronounce abjure?
Say ab-JOOR. The American pronunciation is /æbˈdʒʊr/. In British English it is /æbˈdʒʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abjure?
Abjure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOOR). Broken into parts: ab · JOOR.
Is abjure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /æbˈdʒʊə/ (ab-JOOR).