How to pronounce abortiveness
Say it like uh-BOR-tiv-nus. Abortiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR).
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- uh
- BOR
- tiv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abortiveness 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abortiveness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-BAW-tiv-nus.
What does abortiveness mean?
- The quality of being abortive.
- The result or product of being abortive.
Where does abortiveness come from?
From abortive + -ness.
Questions about saying abortiveness
How do you pronounce abortiveness?
Say uh-BOR-tiv-nus. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɔrtɪvnəs/. In British English it is /əˈbɔːtɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abortiveness?
Abortiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR). Broken into parts: uh · BOR · tiv · nus.
Is abortiveness 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 /əˈbɔːtɪvnəs/ (uh-BAW-tiv-nus).