How to pronounce abridgment
Say it like uh-BRIJ-munt. Abridgment 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
Abridgment 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 abridgment
American and British speakers say abridgment in essentially the same way: /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/ in the US and /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BRIJ-munt.
What does abridgment mean?
- The act of abridging; reduction or deprivation
- The state of being abridged or lessened.
- An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form; an abbreviation.
Where does abridgment come from?
First attested in 1494.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying abridgment
How do you pronounce abridgment?
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 abridgment?
Abridgment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIJ). Broken into parts: uh · BRIJ · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say abridgment 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.