How to pronounce abrasively
Say it like uh-BRAY-siv-lee. Abrasively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAY).
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- uh
- BRAY
- siv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abrasively 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.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abrasively
American and British speakers say abrasively in essentially the same way: /əˈbreɪsɪvli/ in the US and /əˈbreɪsɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BRAY-siv-lee.
What does abrasively mean?
- In an abrasive manner; in a rude and unkind manner; acting in a way that may hurt other people's feelings.
- Hardly; roughly; in a rough manner.
Where does abrasively come from?
From abrasive + -ly.
Words that rhyme with abrasively
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abrasively.
Questions about saying abrasively
How do you pronounce abrasively?
Say uh-BRAY-siv-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈbreɪsɪvli/. In British English it is /əˈbreɪsɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abrasively?
Abrasively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAY). Broken into parts: uh · BRAY · siv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say abrasively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbreɪsɪvli/ and the British form is /əˈbreɪsɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.