How to pronounce abundance
Say it like uh-BUHN-duns. Abundance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHN).
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- uh
- BUHN
- duns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abundance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- dunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abundance
American and British speakers say abundance in essentially the same way: /əˈbʌndəns/ in the US and /əˈbʌndəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BUHN-duns.
What does abundance mean?
- the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply“an age of abundance”
- (physics) the ratio of the number of atoms of a specific isotope of an element to the total number of isotopes present
- (chemistry) the ratio of the total mass of an element in the earth's crust to the total mass of the earth's crust; expressed as a percentage or in parts per million
Where does abundance come from?
From Middle English abundaunce, habaundance, from Old French habundance, abondance, from Latin abundantia (“fullness, plenty”), from abundō (“to overflow”).
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Questions about saying abundance
How do you pronounce abundance?
Say uh-BUHN-duns. The American pronunciation is /əˈbʌndəns/. In British English it is /əˈbʌndəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abundance?
Abundance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHN). Broken into parts: uh · BUHN · duns.
Do Americans and Brits say abundance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbʌndəns/ and the British form is /əˈbʌndəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.