How to pronounce abrasion
Say it like uh-BRAY-zhun. Abrasion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAY).
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- uh
- BRAY
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abrasion 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.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abrasion
American and British speakers say abrasion in essentially the same way: /əˈbreɪʒən/ in the US and /əˈbreɪʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BRAY-zhun.
What does abrasion mean?
- The act of abrading, wearing, or rubbing off; the wearing away by friction.“The metal surface showed signs of abrasion after years of use.”
- An act of abrasiveness.
- The effect of mechanical erosion of rock, especially a river bed, by rock fragments scratching and scraping it.
Where does abrasion come from?
First attested in 1656.
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Questions about saying abrasion
How do you pronounce abrasion?
Say uh-BRAY-zhun. The American pronunciation is /əˈbreɪʒən/. In British English it is /əˈbreɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abrasion?
Abrasion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAY). Broken into parts: uh · BRAY · zhun.
Do Americans and Brits say abrasion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbreɪʒən/ and the British form is /əˈbreɪʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.