How to pronounce abominations
Say it like uh-bom-uh-NAY-shunz. Abominations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY).
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- uh
- bom
- uh
- NAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abominations 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.
- bomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abominations
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-bom-uh-NAY-shunz.
What does abominations mean?
- plural of abomination How to pronounce abomination
Words that rhyme with abominations
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Questions about saying abominations
How do you pronounce abominations?
Say uh-bom-uh-NAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /əˌbɑməˈneɪʃənz/. In British English it is /əˌbɒməˈneɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abominations?
Abominations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY). Broken into parts: uh · bom · uh · NAY · shunz.
Is abominations 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 /əˌbɒməˈneɪʃənz/ (uh-bom-uh-NAY-shunz).