How to pronounce abortin
Say it like uh-BOR-tun. Abortin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR).
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- uh
- BOR
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abortin 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abortin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-BAW-tun.
What does abortin mean?
- An extract manufactured from the bacterium Brucella abortus, and is used to study contagious abortions in cattle.
Where does abortin come from?
From New Latin abortus + English -in.
Words that rhyme with abortin
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Questions about saying abortin
How do you pronounce abortin?
Say uh-BOR-tun. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɔrtən/. In British English it is /əˈbɔːtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abortin?
Abortin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR). Broken into parts: uh · BOR · tun.
Is abortin 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 /əˈbɔːtən/ (uh-BAW-tun).