How to pronounce abolishing
Say it like uh-BOL-ih-shing. Abolishing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOL).
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- uh
- BOL
- ih
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abolishing 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.
- BOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abolishing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-BOL-ih-shing.
What does abolishing mean?
- present participle and gerund of abolish How to pronounce abolish
Words that rhyme with abolishing
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Questions about saying abolishing
How do you pronounce abolishing?
Say uh-BOL-ih-shing. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɑlɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈbɒlɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abolishing?
Abolishing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOL). Broken into parts: uh · BOL · ih · shing.
Is abolishing 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 /əˈbɒlɪʃɪŋ/ (uh-BOL-ih-shing).