How to pronounce abstractions
Say it like ab-STRAK-shunz. Abstractions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK).
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- ab
- STRAK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstractions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abstractions
American and British speakers say abstractions in essentially the same way: /æbˈstrækʃənz/ in the US and /æbˈstrækʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-STRAK-shunz.
What does abstractions mean?
- plural of abstraction How to pronounce abstraction
Questions about saying abstractions
How do you pronounce abstractions?
Say ab-STRAK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /æbˈstrækʃənz/. In British English it is /æbˈstrækʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstractions?
Abstractions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK). Broken into parts: ab · STRAK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say abstractions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈstrækʃənz/ and the British form is /æbˈstrækʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.