How to pronounce abrasable
Say it like uh-BRAY-zuh-bul. Abrasable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAY).
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- uh
- BRAY
- zuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abrasable 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.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abrasable
American and British speakers say abrasable in essentially the same way: /əˈbreɪzəbəl/ in the US and /əˈbreɪzəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BRAY-zuh-bul.
What does abrasable mean?
- abradable
Where does abrasable come from?
From Latin abrāsibilis, from abrādō.
Questions about saying abrasable
How do you pronounce abrasable?
Say uh-BRAY-zuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈbreɪzəbəl/. In British English it is /əˈbreɪzəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abrasable?
Abrasable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAY). Broken into parts: uh · BRAY · zuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say abrasable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbreɪzəbəl/ and the British form is /əˈbreɪzəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.