How to pronounce abyss
Say it like uh-BIS. Abyss has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIS).
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- uh
- BIS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abyss 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.
- BISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abyss
American and British speakers say abyss in essentially the same way: /əˈbɪs/ in the US and /əˈbɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BIS.
What does abyss mean?
- Hell; the bottomless pit; primeval chaos; a confined subterranean ocean.
- A bottomless or unfathomed depth, gulf, or chasm; hence, any deep, immeasurable; any void space.
- Anything infinite, immeasurable, or profound.
Words that rhyme with abyss
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abyss.
Questions about saying abyss
How do you pronounce abyss?
Say uh-BIS. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɪs/. In British English it is /əˈbɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abyss?
Abyss has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIS). Broken into parts: uh · BIS.
Do Americans and Brits say abyss the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbɪs/ and the British form is /əˈbɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.