How to Pronounce Abase

To pronounce "abase", say AB-as-e — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈbeɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈbeɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “abase”

"abase" has 3 syllables: ab-as-e. It rhymes with subbase, if that helps it stick.

What does abase mean?

verb

To lower, as in condition in life, office, rank, etc., so as to cause pain or hurt feelings; to degrade, to depress, to humble, to humiliate.
To lower physically; to depress; to cast or throw down; to stoop.
“to abase the eye”

Synonyms

downgrade bring down lower reduce degrade demean depress discredit

Antonyms

aggrandise dignify elevate exalt extol honor

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Words that rhyme with abase

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subbase

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abase"?▾

"Abase" has 3 syllables: ab · as · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "abase"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abase" is /əˈbeɪs/.

What does "abase" mean?▾

Abase: To lower, as in condition in life, office, rank, etc., so as to cause pain or hurt feelings; to degrade, to depress, to humble, to humiliate.

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