How to pronounce abridge
Say it like uh-BRIJ. Abridge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIJ).
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- uh
- BRIJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abridge 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.
- BRIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abridge
American and British speakers say abridge in essentially the same way: /əˈbrɪdʒ/ in the US and /əˈbrɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BRIJ.
What does abridge mean?
- To make shorter; to shorten in duration or extent.
- To shorten or contract by using fewer words, yet retaining the sense; to epitomize; to condense.
- Cut short; truncate.
Where does abridge come from?
From Middle English abreggen, abregge, abrigge (“curtail, lessen”), from Old French abregier, abreger, from Late Latin abbreviō, abbreviāre (“make brief”).
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Words that rhyme with abridge
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Questions about saying abridge
How do you pronounce abridge?
Say uh-BRIJ. The American pronunciation is /əˈbrɪdʒ/. In British English it is /əˈbrɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abridge?
Abridge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIJ). Broken into parts: uh · BRIJ.
Do Americans and Brits say abridge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbrɪdʒ/ and the British form is /əˈbrɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.