How to pronounce ablaut
Say it like AH-blowt. Ablaut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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US American/ˈɑˌblaʊt/AH-blowt
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- AH
- blowt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ablaut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- blowtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
What does ablaut mean?
noun
- The substitution of one root vowel for another, thus indicating a corresponding modification of use or meaning; vowel permutation, distinct from the phonetic influence of a succeeding vowel.
- To undergo a change of vowel.
- To cause to change a vowel.
Where does ablaut come from?
Borrowed from German Ablaut (“sound gradation”), which is from ab- or ab (“down, off”), + Laut (“sound”).
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Questions about saying ablaut
How do you pronounce ablaut?
Say AH-blowt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑˌblaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ablaut?
Ablaut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · blowt.