How to pronounce aborting
Say it like uh-BOR-ting. Aborting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR).
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- uh
- BOR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aborting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aborting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-BAW-ting.
What does aborting mean?
- present participle and gerund of abort How to pronounce abort
Words that rhyme with aborting
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Questions about saying aborting
How do you pronounce aborting?
Say uh-BOR-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɔrtɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈbɔːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aborting?
Aborting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR). Broken into parts: uh · BOR · ting.
Is aborting 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 /əˈbɔːtɪŋ/ (uh-BAW-ting).