How to pronounce abortional
Say it like uh-BOR-shuh-nul. Abortional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR).
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- uh
- BOR
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abortional 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abortional
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-BAW-shuh-nul.
What does abortional mean?
- Pertaining to abortion; miscarrying; abortive.
Where does abortional come from?
From abortion + -al.
Words that rhyme with abortional
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Questions about saying abortional
How do you pronounce abortional?
Say uh-BOR-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɔrʃənəl/. In British English it is /əˈbɔːʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abortional?
Abortional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR). Broken into parts: uh · BOR · shuh · nul.
Is abortional 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 /əˈbɔːʃənəl/ (uh-BAW-shuh-nul).