How to pronounce abridged
Say it like uh-BRIJD. Abridged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIJD).
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- uh
- BRIJD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abridged 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.
- BRIJDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abridged
American and British speakers say abridged in essentially the same way: /əˈbrɪdʒd/ in the US and /əˈbrɪdʒd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BRIJD.
What does abridged mean?
- Cut or shortened, especially of a literary work.“The novel was abridged by the author to make the audio recording a more manageable length.”
- simple past and past participle of abridge How to pronounce abridge
Where does abridged come from?
From abridge + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying abridged
How do you pronounce abridged?
Say uh-BRIJD. The American pronunciation is /əˈbrɪdʒd/. In British English it is /əˈbrɪdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abridged?
Abridged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIJD). Broken into parts: uh · BRIJD.
Do Americans and Brits say abridged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbrɪdʒd/ and the British form is /əˈbrɪdʒd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.