How to pronounce abri
Say it like uh-BREE. Abri has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREE).
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- uh
- BREE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abri 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.
- BREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abri
American and British speakers say abri in essentially the same way: /əˈbri/ in the US and /əˈbriː/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BREE.
What does abri mean?
- a shelter; a cavity in a hillside; a shelter on the side of hill with an overhung rock as its roof
Where does abri come from?
Borrowed from French abri (“shelter”), from Old French abrier (“to shelter”), see below.
Words that rhyme with abri
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abri.
Questions about saying abri
How do you pronounce abri?
Say uh-BREE. The American pronunciation is /əˈbri/. In British English it is /əˈbriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abri?
Abri has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREE). Broken into parts: uh · BREE.
Do Americans and Brits say abri the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbri/ and the British form is /əˈbriː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.