How to pronounce abortifacient
Say it like uh-bor-tuh-FAY-shunt. Abortifacient has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FAY).
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- uh
- bor
- tuh
- FAY
- shunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abortifacient 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.
- borGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abortifacient
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-baw-tuh-FAY-shunt.
What does abortifacient mean?
- A drug or an agent that induces an abortion.
- Producing miscarriage.
Where does abortifacient come from?
First attested in 1875.
Words that rhyme with abortifacient
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Questions about saying abortifacient
How do you pronounce abortifacient?
Say uh-bor-tuh-FAY-shunt. The American pronunciation is /əˌbɔrtəˈfeɪʃənt/. In British English it is /əˌbɔːtəˈfeɪʃənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abortifacient?
Abortifacient has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FAY). Broken into parts: uh · bor · tuh · FAY · shunt.
Is abortifacient 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 /əˌbɔːtəˈfeɪʃənt/ (uh-baw-tuh-FAY-shunt).