How to pronounce abstractional
Say it like ab-STRAKSH-nul. Abstractional has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAKSH).
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- ab
- STRAKSH
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstractional 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.
- STRAKSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abstractional
American and British speakers say abstractional in essentially the same way: /æbˈstrækʃnəl/ in the US and /æbˈstrækʃnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-STRAKSH-nul.
What does abstractional mean?
- Pertaining to abstraction.
Where does abstractional come from?
From abstraction + -al.
Questions about saying abstractional
How do you pronounce abstractional?
Say ab-STRAKSH-nul. The American pronunciation is /æbˈstrækʃnəl/. In British English it is /æbˈstrækʃnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstractional?
Abstractional has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAKSH). Broken into parts: ab · STRAKSH · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say abstractional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈstrækʃnəl/ and the British form is /æbˈstrækʃnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.