How to pronounce abominable
Say it like uh-BAH-muh-nuh-bul. Abominable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH).
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- uh
- BAH
- muh
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abominable 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.
- BAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abominable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-BOM-uh-nuh-bul.
What does abominable mean?
- Worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable.“abominable crime”
- Very bad or inferior.
- Disagreeable or unpleasant.“abominable weather”
Where does abominable come from?
From Middle English abhomynable, from Old French abominable, from Late Latin abōminābilis (“deserving abhorrence”), from abōminor (“abhor, deprecate as an ill omen”), from ab (“from, away from”) + ōminor (“forebode, predict, presage”), from
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Questions about saying abominable
How do you pronounce abominable?
Say uh-BAH-muh-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɑmənəbəl/. In British English it is /əˈbɒmənəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abominable?
Abominable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH). Broken into parts: uh · BAH · muh · nuh · bul.
Is abominable 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 /əˈbɒmənəbəl/ (uh-BOM-uh-nuh-bul).