How to pronounce abolitionist
Say it like ab-uh-LISH-uh-nist. Abolitionist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH).
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- ab
- uh
- LISH
- uh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abolitionist 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abolitionist
American and British speakers say abolitionist in essentially the same way: /ˌæbəˈlɪʃənɪst/ in the US and /ˌæbəˈlɪʃənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-uh-LISH-uh-nist.
What does abolitionist mean?
- In favor of the abolition of any particular institution or practice.
- A person favoring or advocating for the abolition of any particular institution or practice.
Where does abolitionist come from?
First attested in 1788.
Words that rhyme with abolitionist
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Questions about saying abolitionist
How do you pronounce abolitionist?
Say ab-uh-LISH-uh-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbəˈlɪʃənɪst/. In British English it is /ˌæbəˈlɪʃənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abolitionist?
Abolitionist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH). Broken into parts: ab · uh · LISH · uh · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say abolitionist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæbəˈlɪʃənɪst/ and the British form is /ˌæbəˈlɪʃənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.