How to pronounce abrogation
Say it like ab-ruh-GAY-shun. Abrogation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
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- ab
- ruh
- GAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abrogation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abrogation
American and British speakers say abrogation in essentially the same way: /ˌæbrəˈɡeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌæbrəˈɡeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-ruh-GAY-shun.
What does abrogation mean?
- A repeal by authority; abolition.
- The blocking of a molecular process or function.
Where does abrogation come from?
First attested in 1535.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with abrogation
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Questions about saying abrogation
How do you pronounce abrogation?
Say ab-ruh-GAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbrəˈɡeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌæbrəˈɡeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abrogation?
Abrogation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: ab · ruh · GAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say abrogation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæbrəˈɡeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌæbrəˈɡeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.