How to pronounce abusua
Say it like ab-uh-SOO-uh. Abusua has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOO).
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- ab
- uh
- SOO
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abusua pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abusua
American and British speakers say abusua in essentially the same way: /ˌæbəˈsuə/ in the US and /ˌæbəˈsuːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-uh-SOO-uh.
What does abusua mean?
- A matrilineal exogamous clan among the Ashanti.
Where does abusua come from?
Borrowed from Akan abusua.
Questions about saying abusua
How do you pronounce abusua?
Say ab-uh-SOO-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbəˈsuə/. In British English it is /ˌæbəˈsuːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abusua?
Abusua has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOO). Broken into parts: ab · uh · SOO · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say abusua the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæbəˈsuə/ and the British form is /ˌæbəˈsuːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.