How to pronounce abrade
Say it like uh-BRAYD. Abrade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAYD).
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- uh
- BRAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abrade 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.
- BRAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of abrade
American and British speakers say abrade in essentially the same way: /əˈbreɪd/ in the US and /əˈbreɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BRAYD.
What does abrade mean?
- To rub or wear off; erode.
- To wear down or exhaust, as a person; irritate.
- To irritate by rubbing; chafe.
Where does abrade come from?
From Latin abrādō (“scrape off”), from ab (“from, away from”) + rādō (“scrape”).
Words that rhyme with abrade
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abrade.
Questions about saying abrade
How do you pronounce abrade?
Say uh-BRAYD. The American pronunciation is /əˈbreɪd/. In British English it is /əˈbreɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abrade?
Abrade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAYD). Broken into parts: uh · BRAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say abrade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbreɪd/ and the British form is /əˈbreɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.