How to pronounce abrogationist
Say it like ab-ruh-GAY-shuh-nist. Abrogationist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
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- ab
- ruh
- GAY
- shuh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abrogationist 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abrogationist
American and British speakers say abrogationist in essentially the same way: /ˌæbrəˈɡeɪʃənɪst/ in the US and /ˌæbrəˈɡeɪʃənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-ruh-GAY-shuh-nist.
What does abrogationist mean?
- One who abrogates.
Where does abrogationist come from?
From abrogation + -ist.
Words that rhyme with abrogationist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abrogationist.
Questions about saying abrogationist
How do you pronounce abrogationist?
Say ab-ruh-GAY-shuh-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbrəˈɡeɪʃənɪst/. In British English it is /ˌæbrəˈɡeɪʃənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abrogationist?
Abrogationist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: ab · ruh · GAY · shuh · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say abrogationist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæbrəˈɡeɪʃənɪst/ and the British form is /ˌæbrəˈɡeɪʃənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.