How to pronounce abuttal
Say it like uh-BUHT-ul. Abuttal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHT).
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- uh
- BUHT
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abuttal 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abuttal
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-BUHT-ul.
What does abuttal mean?
- The butting or boundary of land, particularly at the end; buttals.
- An abutment.
- The act of abutting.
- To describe a piece of land in terms of its abuttals.
Where does abuttal come from?
From abut + -al.
Words that rhyme with abuttal
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Questions about saying abuttal
How do you pronounce abuttal?
Say uh-BUHT-ul. The American pronunciation is /əˈbʌtəl/. In British English it is /əˈbʌtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abuttal?
Abuttal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHT). Broken into parts: uh · BUHT · ul.
Is abuttal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈbʌtəl/ (uh-BUHT-ul).