How to pronounce abstractum
Say it like ab-STRAK-tum. Abstractum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK).
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- ab
- STRAK
- tum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstractum 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.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abstractum
American and British speakers say abstractum in essentially the same way: /æbˈstræktəm/ in the US and /əbˈstræktəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-STRAK-tum.
What does abstractum mean?
- Something which is abstract or exists abstractly.
Where does abstractum come from?
Borrowed from Latin abstractum, neuter of abstractus (“drawn away”).
Questions about saying abstractum
How do you pronounce abstractum?
Say ab-STRAK-tum. The American pronunciation is /æbˈstræktəm/. In British English it is /əbˈstræktəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstractum?
Abstractum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK). Broken into parts: ab · STRAK · tum.
Do Americans and Brits say abstractum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈstræktəm/ and the British form is /əbˈstræktəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.