How to pronounce abnegate
Say it like AB-nih-gayt. Abnegate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- nih
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abnegate 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.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of abnegate
American and British speakers say abnegate in essentially the same way: /ˈæbnɪɡeɪt/ in the US and /ˈæbnɪɡeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-nih-gayt.
What does abnegate mean?
- To deny (oneself something); to renounce or give up (a right, a power, a claim, a privilege, a convenience).
- To relinquish; to surrender; to abjure.
Questions about saying abnegate
How do you pronounce abnegate?
Say AB-nih-gayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbnɪɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈæbnɪɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abnegate?
Abnegate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · nih · gayt.
Do Americans and Brits say abnegate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbnɪɡeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈæbnɪɡeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.