How to pronounce abolishment
Say it like uh-BOL-ish-munt. Abolishment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOL).
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- uh
- BOL
- ish
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abolishment 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abolishment
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-BOL-ish-munt.
What does abolishment mean?
- The act of abolishing; abolition; destruction.
Where does abolishment come from?
From Middle French abolissement, from aboliss-, stem of some conjugated forms abolir, equivalent to abolish + -ment.
Questions about saying abolishment
How do you pronounce abolishment?
Say uh-BOL-ish-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɑlɪʃmənt/. In British English it is /əˈbɒlɪʃmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abolishment?
Abolishment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOL). Broken into parts: uh · BOL · ish · munt.
Is abolishment 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 /əˈbɒlɪʃmənt/ (uh-BOL-ish-munt).