How to pronounce abrasions
Say it like uh-BRAY-zhunz. Abrasions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAY).
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- uh
- BRAY
- zhunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abrasions 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.
- zhunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abrasions
American and British speakers say abrasions in essentially the same way: /əˈbreɪʒənz/ in the US and /əˈbreɪʒənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BRAY-zhunz.
What does abrasions mean?
- plural of abrasion How to pronounce abrasion
Questions about saying abrasions
How do you pronounce abrasions?
Say uh-BRAY-zhunz. The American pronunciation is /əˈbreɪʒənz/. In British English it is /əˈbreɪʒənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abrasions?
Abrasions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAY). Broken into parts: uh · BRAY · zhunz.
Do Americans and Brits say abrasions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbreɪʒənz/ and the British form is /əˈbreɪʒənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.