How to pronounce abominably
Say it like uh-BAH-muh-nuh-blee. Abominably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH).
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- uh
- BAH
- muh
- nuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abominably 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abominably
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-BOM-uh-nuh-blee.
What does abominably mean?
- In an abominable manner; very odiously; detestably.
Where does abominably come from?
From abominable + -ly.
Questions about saying abominably
How do you pronounce abominably?
Say uh-BAH-muh-nuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɑmənəbli/. In British English it is /əˈbɒmənəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abominably?
Abominably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH). Broken into parts: uh · BAH · muh · nuh · blee.
Is abominably 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 /əˈbɒmənəbli/ (uh-BOM-uh-nuh-blee).