How to pronounce abode
Say it like uh-BOHD. Abode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOHD).
- uh
- BOHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abode pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of abode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-BOHD.
What does abode mean?
- Stay or continuance in a place; sojourn.
- A residence, dwelling or habitation.“of no fixed abode”
- simple past and past participle of abide How to pronounce abide
Where does abode come from?
From Middle English abod, abad, from Old English *ābād, related to ābīdan (“to abide”); see abide.
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Words that rhyme with abode
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Questions about saying abode
How do you pronounce abode?
Say uh-BOHD. The American pronunciation is /əˈboʊd/. In British English it is /əˈbəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abode?
Abode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOHD). Broken into parts: uh · BOHD.
Is abode pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˈbəʊd/ (uh-BOHD).