How to pronounce aburton
Say it like uh-BUR-tun. Aburton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR).
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- uh
- BUR
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aburton 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.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aburton
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-BUR-tun.
What does aburton mean?
- With the length athwartship.
- With the length athwartship.
Where does aburton come from?
From a- (“in”) + burton (“athwartship”).
Words that rhyme with aburton
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Questions about saying aburton
How do you pronounce aburton?
Say uh-BUR-tun. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɝtən/. In British English it is /əˈbɝtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aburton?
Aburton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR). Broken into parts: uh · BUR · tun.
Is aburton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈbɝtən/ (uh-BUR-tun).