How to pronounce abolition
Say it like ab-uh-LISH-un. Abolition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH).
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- ab
- uh
- LISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abolition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abolition
American and British speakers say abolition in essentially the same way: /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-uh-LISH-un.
What does abolition mean?
- the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)“the abolition of capital punishment”
Where does abolition come from?
Borrowed from Middle French abolition, from Old French abolucion, a learned borrowing from Latin abolitiōnem.
Words that rhyme with abolition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abolition.
Questions about saying abolition
How do you pronounce abolition?
Say ab-uh-LISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abolition?
Abolition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH). Broken into parts: ab · uh · LISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say abolition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.