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