How to pronounce abstrusely
Say it like ab-STROO-slee. Abstrusely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROO).
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- ab
- STROO
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstrusely 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.
- STROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abstrusely
American and British speakers say abstrusely in essentially the same way: /æbˈstrusli/ in the US and /əbˈstruːsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-STROO-slee.
What does abstrusely mean?
- In an abstruse manner.
Where does abstrusely come from?
From abstruse + -ly.
Words that rhyme with abstrusely
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abstrusely.
Questions about saying abstrusely
How do you pronounce abstrusely?
Say ab-STROO-slee. The American pronunciation is /æbˈstrusli/. In British English it is /əbˈstruːsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstrusely?
Abstrusely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROO). Broken into parts: ab · STROO · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say abstrusely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈstrusli/ and the British form is /əbˈstruːsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.