How to pronounce abjurement
Say it like ub-JOOR-munt. Abjurement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOOR).
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- ub
- JOOR
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abjurement pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abjurement
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-JOOR-munt.
What does abjurement mean?
- Renunciation.
Where does abjurement come from?
From abjure + -ment.
Words that rhyme with abjurement
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abjurement.
Questions about saying abjurement
How do you pronounce abjurement?
Say ub-JOOR-munt. The American pronunciation is /əbˈdʒʊrmənt/. In British English it is /əbˈdʒʊəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abjurement?
Abjurement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOOR). Broken into parts: ub · JOOR · munt.
Is abjurement 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 /əbˈdʒʊəmənt/ (ub-JOOR-munt).