How to pronounce abwatt
Say it like AB-waht. Abwatt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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US American/ˈæbwɑt/AB-waht
UK British/ˈæbwɒt/AB-wot
- AB
- waht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abwatt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- wahtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of abwatt
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AB-wot.
What does abwatt mean?
noun
- A unit of electrical power equal to one ten-millionth of a watt (10⁻⁷ watts), used in the centimeter-gram-second system of units.
Where does abwatt come from?
From ab- (“absolute”) + watt.
Questions about saying abwatt
How do you pronounce abwatt?
Say AB-waht. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbwɑt/. In British English it is /ˈæbwɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abwatt?
Abwatt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · waht.
Is abwatt pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈæbwɒt/ (AB-wot).