How to pronounce abominate
Say it like uh-BAH-muh-nayt. Abominate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH).
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US American/əˈbɑməˌneɪt/uh-BAH-muh-nayt
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- uh
- BAH
- muh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abominate 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.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does abominate mean?
adjective
- Abominable; detested.
- To feel disgust towards; to loathe or detest thoroughly; to hate in the highest degree, as if with religious dread.
- To dislike strongly.
Where does abominate come from?
First attested in 1644.
Words that rhyme with abominate
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Questions about saying abominate
How do you pronounce abominate?
Say uh-BAH-muh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɑməˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abominate?
Abominate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH). Broken into parts: uh · BAH · muh · nayt.