How to pronounce abutment
Say it like uh-BUHT-munt. Abutment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHT).
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- uh
- BUHT
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abutment 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.
- BUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abutment
American and British speakers say abutment in essentially the same way: /əˈbʌtmənt/ in the US and /əˈbʌtmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BUHT-munt.
What does abutment mean?
- The point of junction between two things, in particular a support, that abuts.
- The solid portion of a structure that supports the lateral pressure of an arch or vault.
- A construction that supports the ends of a bridge; a structure that anchors the cables on a suspension bridge.
Where does abutment come from?
First attested in 1644; engineering sense first attested in 1793.
Questions about saying abutment
How do you pronounce abutment?
Say uh-BUHT-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈbʌtmənt/. In British English it is /əˈbʌtmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abutment?
Abutment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHT). Broken into parts: uh · BUHT · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say abutment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbʌtmənt/ and the British form is /əˈbʌtmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.