How to pronounce abolishes
Say it like uh-BAH-lih-shiz. Abolishes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH).
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- uh
- BAH
- lih
- shiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abolishes 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.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abolishes
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-BOL-ih-shiz.
What does abolishes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of abolish How to pronounce abolish
Questions about saying abolishes
How do you pronounce abolishes?
Say uh-BAH-lih-shiz. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɑlɪʃɪz/. In British English it is /əˈbɒlɪʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abolishes?
Abolishes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH). Broken into parts: uh · BAH · lih · shiz.
Is abolishes 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 /əˈbɒlɪʃɪz/ (uh-BOL-ih-shiz).