How to pronounce abstrict
Say it like ab-STRIKT. Abstrict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIKT).
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- ab
- STRIKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstrict 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.
- STRIKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abstrict
American and British speakers say abstrict in essentially the same way: /æbˈstrɪkt/ in the US and /æbˈstrɪkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-STRIKT.
What does abstrict mean?
- To cut off, as in abstriction; abjoint
Where does abstrict come from?
From Latin ab (“by”) + stringō (“to draw tight”)
Words that rhyme with abstrict
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abstrict.
Questions about saying abstrict
How do you pronounce abstrict?
Say ab-STRIKT. The American pronunciation is /æbˈstrɪkt/. In British English it is /æbˈstrɪkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstrict?
Abstrict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIKT). Broken into parts: ab · STRIKT.
Do Americans and Brits say abstrict the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈstrɪkt/ and the British form is /æbˈstrɪkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.