How to pronounce abstractedness
Say it like ab-STRAK-tid-nus. Abstractedness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK).
- ab
- STRAK
- tid
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstractedness 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.
- STRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abstractedness
American and British speakers say abstractedness in essentially the same way: /æbˈstræktɪdnəs/ in the US and /əbˈstræktɪdnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-STRAK-tid-nus.
What does abstractedness mean?
- The state of being abstracted; abstract character.
Where does abstractedness come from?
From abstracted + -ness.
Questions about saying abstractedness
How do you pronounce abstractedness?
Say ab-STRAK-tid-nus. The American pronunciation is /æbˈstræktɪdnəs/. In British English it is /əbˈstræktɪdnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstractedness?
Abstractedness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK). Broken into parts: ab · STRAK · tid · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say abstractedness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈstræktɪdnəs/ and the British form is /əbˈstræktɪdnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.