How to pronounce abovesaid
Say it like uh-BUHV-surd. Abovesaid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHV).
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- uh
- BUHV
- surd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abovesaid 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.
- BUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- surdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of abovesaid
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-BUHV-surd.
What does abovesaid mean?
- Mentioned or recited before.
Where does abovesaid come from?
From above + said.
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Questions about saying abovesaid
How do you pronounce abovesaid?
Say uh-BUHV-surd. The American pronunciation is /əˈbʌvˌsɝd/. In British English it is /əˈbʌvˌsɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abovesaid?
Abovesaid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHV). Broken into parts: uh · BUHV · surd.
Is abovesaid 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 /əˈbʌvˌsɜːd/ (uh-BUHV-surd).