How to Pronounce Abash

To pronounce "abash", say AB-ash — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈbæʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/əˈbæʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “abash”

"abash" has 2 syllables: ab-ash. It rhymes with dash and cache, if that helps it stick.

What does abash mean?

verb

  1. To make ashamed; to embarrass; to destroy the self-possession of, as by exciting suddenly a consciousness of guilt, mistake, or inferiority; to disconcert; to discomfit.
  2. To lose self-possession; to become ashamed.

Synonyms

bewilderconfoundconfusedauntdiscomposedisconcertdiscountenancedishearten

Antonyms

abetanimatebuoycheercountenanceembolden

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Words that rhyme with abash

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dashcacherashashgashsmashclashlashthrashcrashmashbacklash

Related words

embarrassshamedisconcertconfoundimbarrassashamediscountenancebash

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abash"?▾

"Abash" has 2 syllables: ab · ash.

What is the IPA transcription of "abash"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abash" is /əˈbæʃ/.

What does "abash" mean?▾

Abash: To make ashamed; to embarrass; to destroy the self-possession of, as by exciting suddenly a consciousness of guilt, mistake, or inferiority; to disconcert; to discomfit.

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