How to pronounce abstersive
Say it like ab-STUR-siv. Abstersive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR).
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- ab
- STUR
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstersive 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.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abstersive
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-STUR-siv.
What does abstersive mean?
- Cleansing; purging; abstergent.
Where does abstersive come from?
From Middle French abstersif, from Latin abstersus.
Words that rhyme with abstersive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abstersive.
Questions about saying abstersive
How do you pronounce abstersive?
Say ab-STUR-siv. The American pronunciation is /æbˈstɝsɪv/. In British English it is /əbˈstɜːsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstersive?
Abstersive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR). Broken into parts: ab · STUR · siv.
Is abstersive 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 /əbˈstɜːsɪv/ (ub-STUR-siv).