How to pronounce aby
Say it like uh-BY. Aby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY).
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- uh
- BY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aby 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.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of aby
American and British speakers say aby in essentially the same way: /əˈbaɪ/ in the US and /əˈbaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BY.
What does aby mean?
- To endure or tolerate (something); to experience.
Where does aby come from?
From Middle English abyen, abien, abiggen, from Old English ābyċġan (“to buy; pay for; buy off; requite; recompense; redeem; perform; execute”), from Proto-Germanic *uzbugjaną, equivalent to a- + buy.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with aby
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Questions about saying aby
How do you pronounce aby?
Say uh-BY. The American pronunciation is /əˈbaɪ/. In British English it is /əˈbaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aby?
Aby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY). Broken into parts: uh · BY.
Do Americans and Brits say aby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbaɪ/ and the British form is /əˈbaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.