How to pronounce abradant
Say it like uh-BRAY-dunt. Abradant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAY).
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- uh
- BRAY
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abradant 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.
- BRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abradant
American and British speakers say abradant in essentially the same way: /əˈbreɪdənt/ in the US and /əˈbreɪdənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BRAY-dunt.
What does abradant mean?
- A material used for grinding, as emery, sand, powdered glass, etc.; an abrasive.
- Tending to abrade; causing irritation; abrasive.
Where does abradant come from?
From abrade + -ant.
Questions about saying abradant
How do you pronounce abradant?
Say uh-BRAY-dunt. The American pronunciation is /əˈbreɪdənt/. In British English it is /əˈbreɪdənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abradant?
Abradant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAY). Broken into parts: uh · BRAY · dunt.
Do Americans and Brits say abradant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbreɪdənt/ and the British form is /əˈbreɪdənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.