How to pronounce aborted
Say it like uh-BOR-tid. Aborted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/əˈbɔrtɪd/uh-BOR-tid
UK British/əˈbɔrtɪd/uh-BOR-tid
- uh
- BOR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aborted 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.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aborted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-BOR-tid.
What does aborted mean?
adjective
- Stopped before completion; especially because of problems or danger.
- Brought forth prematurely.
- Checked in normal development at an early stage.“Spines are aborted branches.”
- simple past and past participle of abort How to pronounce abort
Where does aborted come from?
From abort + -ed.
Words that rhyme with aborted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aborted.
Questions about saying aborted
How do you pronounce aborted?
Say uh-BOR-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɔrtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈbɔrtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aborted?
Aborted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR). Broken into parts: uh · BOR · tid.
Is aborted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈbɔrtɪd/ (uh-BOR-tid).