How to pronounce abstractness
Say it like ab-STRAK-nus. Abstractness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK).
- ab
- STRAK
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstractness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abstractness
American and British speakers say abstractness in essentially the same way: /æbˈstræknəs/ in the US and /æbˈstræknəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-STRAK-nus.
What does abstractness mean?
- The quality of being abstract.
Where does abstractness come from?
From abstract + -ness.
Words that rhyme with abstractness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abstractness.
Questions about saying abstractness
How do you pronounce abstractness?
Say ab-STRAK-nus. The American pronunciation is /æbˈstræknəs/. In British English it is /æbˈstræknəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstractness?
Abstractness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK). Broken into parts: ab · STRAK · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say abstractness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈstræknəs/ and the British form is /æbˈstræknəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.