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