How to pronounce abstergent
Say it like ab-STUR-junt. Abstergent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR).
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- ab
- STUR
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstergent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- STURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abstergent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-STUR-junt.
What does abstergent mean?
- Cleansing, detergent.
- A substance used to cleanse; a detergent.
Where does abstergent come from?
From French, from Latin abstergens, present participle of abstergeo (“wiping off”).
Words that rhyme with abstergent
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Questions about saying abstergent
How do you pronounce abstergent?
Say ab-STUR-junt. The American pronunciation is /æbˈstɝdʒənt/. In British English it is /əbˈstɜːdʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstergent?
Abstergent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR). Broken into parts: ab · STUR · junt.
Is abstergent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əbˈstɜːdʒənt/ (ub-STUR-junt).