How to pronounce abuts
Say it like uh-BUHTS. Abuts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHTS).
- uh
- BUHTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abuts 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.
- BUHTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of abuts
American and British speakers say abuts in essentially the same way: /əˈbʌts/ in the US and /əˈbʌts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BUHTS.
What does abuts mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of abut How to pronounce abut
Words that rhyme with abuts
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abuts.
Questions about saying abuts
How do you pronounce abuts?
Say uh-BUHTS. The American pronunciation is /əˈbʌts/. In British English it is /əˈbʌts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abuts?
Abuts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHTS). Broken into parts: uh · BUHTS.
Do Americans and Brits say abuts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbʌts/ and the British form is /əˈbʌts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.