How to pronounce abs
Say it like AY-bee-es. Abs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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US American/ˈeɪˌbiˌɛs/AY-bee-es
UK British/æbz/ABZ
- AY
- bee
- es
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- beeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of abs
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 1.
British respelling: ABZ.
What does abs mean?
noun
- The abdominal muscles; plural of ab.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ab How to pronounce ab
Questions about saying abs
How do you pronounce abs?
Say AY-bee-es. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪˌbiˌɛs/. In British English it is /æbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abs?
Abs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · bee · es.
Is abs pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /æbz/ (ABZ).