How to pronounce abstrusive
Say it like ab-STROO-siv. Abstrusive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROO).
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- ab
- STROO
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstrusive 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.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abstrusive
American and British speakers say abstrusive in essentially the same way: /æbˈstrusɪv/ in the US and /əbˈstruːsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-STROO-siv.
What does abstrusive mean?
- Of abstruse quality.
Where does abstrusive come from?
From Latin abstrūs-, past participial stem of abstrūdō, + -ive.
Words that rhyme with abstrusive
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Questions about saying abstrusive
How do you pronounce abstrusive?
Say ab-STROO-siv. The American pronunciation is /æbˈstrusɪv/. In British English it is /əbˈstruːsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstrusive?
Abstrusive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROO). Broken into parts: ab · STROO · siv.
Do Americans and Brits say abstrusive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈstrusɪv/ and the British form is /əbˈstruːsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.