How to pronounce aborts
Say it like uh-BORTS. Aborts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BORTS).
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- uh
- BORTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aborts 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.
- BORTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of aborts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-BAWTS.
What does aborts mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of abort How to pronounce abort
- plural of abort How to pronounce abort
Words that rhyme with aborts
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aborts.
Questions about saying aborts
How do you pronounce aborts?
Say uh-BORTS. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɔrts/. In British English it is /əˈbɔːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aborts?
Aborts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BORTS). Broken into parts: uh · BORTS.
Is aborts 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 /əˈbɔːts/ (uh-BAWTS).