How to pronounce abridges
Say it like uh-BRIJ-uz. Abridges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIJ).
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- uh
- BRIJ
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abridges 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abridges
American and British speakers say abridges in essentially the same way: /əˈbrɪdʒəz/ in the US and /əˈbrɪdʒəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BRIJ-uz.
What does abridges mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of abridge How to pronounce abridge
Questions about saying abridges
How do you pronounce abridges?
Say uh-BRIJ-uz. The American pronunciation is /əˈbrɪdʒəz/. In British English it is /əˈbrɪdʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abridges?
Abridges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIJ). Broken into parts: uh · BRIJ · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say abridges the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbrɪdʒəz/ and the British form is /əˈbrɪdʒəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.