How to pronounce abluent
Say it like AB-loo-unt. Abluent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- loo
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abluent 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.
- looKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abluent
American and British speakers say abluent in essentially the same way: /ˈæbluənt/ in the US and /ˈæbluːənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-loo-unt.
What does abluent mean?
- Washing away; carrying off impurities; detergent.
- A detergent.
Where does abluent come from?
From Latin abluēns, present active participle of abluō (“to wash off or away; cleanse, purify”), from ab (“from, away from”) + lavō (“to wash, cleanse”).
Questions about saying abluent
How do you pronounce abluent?
Say AB-loo-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbluənt/. In British English it is /ˈæbluːənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abluent?
Abluent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · loo · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say abluent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbluənt/ and the British form is /ˈæbluːənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.