How to pronounce abridgement
Say it like uh-BRIJ-munt. Abridgement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIJ).
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- uh
- BRIJ
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abridgement 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abridgement
American and British speakers say abridgement in essentially the same way: /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/ in the US and /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BRIJ-munt.
What does abridgement mean?
- Alternative form of abridgment.
Where does abridgement come from?
From abridge + -ment.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying abridgement
How do you pronounce abridgement?
Say uh-BRIJ-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/. In British English it is /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abridgement?
Abridgement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIJ). Broken into parts: uh · BRIJ · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say abridgement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/ and the British form is /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.