How to pronounce abreact
Say it like ab-ree-AKT. Abreact has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AKT).
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- ab
- ree
- AKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abreact pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of abreact
American and British speakers say abreact in essentially the same way: /ˌæbriˈækt/ in the US and /ˌæbriˈækt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-ree-AKT.
What does abreact mean?
- To eliminate previously repressed emotions by reliving past experiences.
Where does abreact come from?
Partial calque of German abreagieren, from ab (“away from, off, down from”) + reagieren (“to react”), equivalent to ab- + react.
Words that rhyme with abreact
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Questions about saying abreact
How do you pronounce abreact?
Say ab-ree-AKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbriˈækt/. In British English it is /ˌæbriˈækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abreact?
Abreact has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AKT). Broken into parts: ab · ree · AKT.
Do Americans and Brits say abreact the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæbriˈækt/ and the British form is /ˌæbriˈækt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.