How to pronounce abortus
Say it like uh-BOR-tus. Abortus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR).
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- uh
- BOR
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abortus 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.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abortus
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-BAW-tus.
What does abortus mean?
- An abortion.
- An aborted fetus, especially one aborted in early pregnancy.
Where does abortus come from?
Borrowed from New Latin abortus (“miscarriage”).
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Words that rhyme with abortus
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Questions about saying abortus
How do you pronounce abortus?
Say uh-BOR-tus. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɔrtəs/. In British English it is /əˈbɔːtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abortus?
Abortus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR). Broken into parts: uh · BOR · tus.
Is abortus 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 /əˈbɔːtəs/ (uh-BAW-tus).