How to Pronounce Abatement

To pronounce "abatement", say AB-at-em-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈbeɪt.mənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/əˈbeɪt.mənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “abatement”

"abatement" has 4 syllables: ab-at-em-ent. It rhymes with statement and batement, if that helps it stick.

What does abatement mean?

noun

  1. The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression of.

    “The abatement of a nuisance is the suppression thereof.”

  2. The amount abated; that which is taken away by way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed; in particular from a tax.

Words that rhyme with abatement

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

statementbatementoverstatementmisstatementunderstatementreinstatement

Related words

respitehiatussuspensionreprievereducesuppressionreduceddownsizing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abatement"?▾

"Abatement" has 4 syllables: ab · at · em · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "abatement"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abatement" is /əˈbeɪt.mənt/.

What does "abatement" mean?▾

Abatement: The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression of.

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