How to pronounce abovementioned
Say it like uh-buhv-MEN-shund. Abovementioned has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- uh
- buhv
- MEN
- shund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abovementioned 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.
- buhvGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abovementioned
American and British speakers say abovementioned in essentially the same way: /əˌbʌvˈmɛnʃənd/ in the US and /əˌbʌvˈmɛnʃənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-buhv-MEN-shund.
What does abovementioned mean?
- mentioned above
Where does abovementioned come from?
From above + mentioned.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying abovementioned
How do you pronounce abovementioned?
Say uh-buhv-MEN-shund. The American pronunciation is /əˌbʌvˈmɛnʃənd/. In British English it is /əˌbʌvˈmɛnʃənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abovementioned?
Abovementioned has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: uh · buhv · MEN · shund.
Do Americans and Brits say abovementioned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˌbʌvˈmɛnʃənd/ and the British form is /əˌbʌvˈmɛnʃənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.