How to pronounce abrogating
Say it like AB-ruh-gay-ting. Abrogating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- ruh
- gay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abrogating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abrogating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AB-ruh-gay-ting.
What does abrogating mean?
- present participle and gerund of abrogate How to pronounce abrogate
Questions about saying abrogating
How do you pronounce abrogating?
Say AB-ruh-gay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbrəˌɡeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈæbrəˌɡeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abrogating?
Abrogating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · ruh · gay · ting.
Is abrogating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈæbrəˌɡeɪtɪŋ/ (AB-ruh-gay-ting).