How to pronounce abolished
Say it like uh-BAH-lisht. Abolished has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH).
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- uh
- BAH
- lisht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abolished 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.
- BAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abolished
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-BOL-isht.
What does abolished mean?
- simple past and past participle of abolish How to pronounce abolish
Words that rhyme with abolished
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abolished.
Questions about saying abolished
How do you pronounce abolished?
Say uh-BAH-lisht. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɑlɪʃt/. In British English it is /əˈbɒlɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abolished?
Abolished has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH). Broken into parts: uh · BAH · lisht.
Is abolished pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈbɒlɪʃt/ (uh-BOL-isht).