How to pronounce abysm
Say it like uh-BIZ-um. Abysm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIZ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce abysm. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- uh
- BIZ
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abysm 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.
- BIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abysm
American and British speakers say abysm in essentially the same way: /əˈbɪzəm/ in the US and /əˈbɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BIZ-um.
What does abysm mean?
- An abyss; a gulf, a chasm, a very deep hole.
Words that rhyme with abysm
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abysm.
Questions about saying abysm
How do you pronounce abysm?
Say uh-BIZ-um. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɪzəm/. In British English it is /əˈbɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abysm?
Abysm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIZ). Broken into parts: uh · BIZ · um.
Do Americans and Brits say abysm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbɪzəm/ and the British form is /əˈbɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.