How to pronounce abortionist
Say it like uh-BOR-shuh-nist. Abortionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR).
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- uh
- BOR
- shuh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abortionist 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.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abortionist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-BAW-shuh-nist.
What does abortionist mean?
- a person (who should be a doctor) who terminates pregnancies
Questions about saying abortionist
How do you pronounce abortionist?
Say uh-BOR-shuh-nist. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɔrʃənɪst/. In British English it is /əˈbɔːʃənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abortionist?
Abortionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR). Broken into parts: uh · BOR · shuh · nist.
Is abortionist 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 /əˈbɔːʃənɪst/ (uh-BAW-shuh-nist).