How to pronounce abrasional
Say it like uh-BRAY-zhuh-nul. Abrasional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAY).
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- uh
- BRAY
- zhuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abrasional 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.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abrasional
American and British speakers say abrasional in essentially the same way: /əˈbreɪʒənəl/ in the US and /əˈbreɪʒənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BRAY-zhuh-nul.
What does abrasional mean?
- Pertaining to abrasion; formed by abrasion.
Where does abrasional come from?
From abrasion + -al.
Words that rhyme with abrasional
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abrasional.
Questions about saying abrasional
How do you pronounce abrasional?
Say uh-BRAY-zhuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /əˈbreɪʒənəl/. In British English it is /əˈbreɪʒənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abrasional?
Abrasional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAY). Broken into parts: uh · BRAY · zhuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say abrasional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbreɪʒənəl/ and the British form is /əˈbreɪʒənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.