How to pronounce abomination
Say it like uh-bah-muh-NAY-shun. Abomination has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY).
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- uh
- bah
- muh
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abomination 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.
- bahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abomination
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-bom-ih-NAY-shun.
What does abomination mean?
- An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit.
- The feeling of extreme disgust and hatred
- That which is abominable, shamefully vile; an object that excites disgust and hatred (often with religious undertones).
Where does abomination come from?
From Middle English abominacioun, from Middle French abomination (“horror, disgust”), from Late Latin abōminātiō, abōminātiōnem (“abomination”) Doublet of abominatio.
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Words that rhyme with abomination
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Questions about saying abomination
How do you pronounce abomination?
Say uh-bah-muh-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˌbɑməˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /əˌbɒmɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abomination?
Abomination has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY). Broken into parts: uh · bah · muh · NAY · shun.
Is abomination 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 /əˌbɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ (uh-bom-ih-NAY-shun).