How to pronounce abundant
Say it like uh-BUHN-dunt. Abundant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHN).
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- uh
- BUHN
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abundant 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.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abundant
American and British speakers say abundant in essentially the same way: /əˈbʌndənt/ in the US and /əˈbʌndənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BUHN-dunt.
What does abundant mean?
- present in great quantity“an abundant supply of water”
Where does abundant come from?
First attested about 1380.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with abundant
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Questions about saying abundant
How do you pronounce abundant?
Say uh-BUHN-dunt. The American pronunciation is /əˈbʌndənt/. In British English it is /əˈbʌndənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abundant?
Abundant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHN). Broken into parts: uh · BUHN · dunt.
Do Americans and Brits say abundant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbʌndənt/ and the British form is /əˈbʌndənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.