How to pronounce abnegator
Say it like AB-nih-gay-ter. Abnegator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- nih
- gay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abnegator 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.
- gayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of abnegator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AB-nih-gay-tuh.
What does abnegator mean?
- One who abnegates, denies, or rejects.
Where does abnegator come from?
From Late Latin abnegator, from abnegatus.
Questions about saying abnegator
How do you pronounce abnegator?
Say AB-nih-gay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abnegator?
Abnegator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · nih · gay · ter.
Is abnegator 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 /ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪtə/ (AB-nih-gay-tuh).