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