How to pronounce abolitionists
Say it like ab-uh-LISH-uh-nusts. Abolitionists has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH).
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- ab
- uh
- LISH
- uh
- nusts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abolitionists 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.
- nustsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abolitionists
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: AB-uh-lih-shuh-nists.
What does abolitionists mean?
- plural of abolitionist How to pronounce abolitionist
Questions about saying abolitionists
How do you pronounce abolitionists?
Say ab-uh-LISH-uh-nusts. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbəˈlɪʃənəsts/. In British English it is /ˈæbəlɪʃənɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abolitionists?
Abolitionists has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH). Broken into parts: ab · uh · LISH · uh · nusts.
Is abolitionists pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈæbəlɪʃənɪsts/ (AB-uh-lih-shuh-nists).