How to pronounce abutting
Say it like uh-BUHT-ing. Abutting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHT).
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- uh
- BUHT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abutting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abutting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-BUHT-ing.
What does abutting mean?
- Facing each other, front to front.
- present participle and gerund of abut How to pronounce abut
- abutment
Where does abutting come from?
From abut + -ing.
Words that rhyme with abutting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abutting.
Questions about saying abutting
How do you pronounce abutting?
Say uh-BUHT-ing. The American pronunciation is /əˈbʌtɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈbʌtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abutting?
Abutting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHT). Broken into parts: uh · BUHT · ing.
Is abutting 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 /əˈbʌtɪŋ/ (uh-BUHT-ing).