How to pronounce abnegation
Say it like ab-nuh-GAY-shun. Abnegation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
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- ab
- nuh
- GAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abnegation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abnegation
American and British speakers say abnegation in essentially the same way: /ˌæbnəˈɡeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-nih-GAY-shun.
What does abnegation mean?
- A denial; a renunciation; denial of desire or self-interest.
Where does abnegation come from?
First attested before 1398.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with abnegation
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Questions about saying abnegation
How do you pronounce abnegation?
Say ab-nuh-GAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbnəˈɡeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abnegation?
Abnegation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: ab · nuh · GAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say abnegation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæbnəˈɡeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.