How to Pronounce Abbeys

To pronounce "abbeys", say ABB-eys — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæb.iz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈæb.iz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “abbeys”

"abbeys" has 2 syllables: abb-eys. It rhymes with scabies and tabbies, if that helps it stick.

What does abbeys mean?

noun

  1. The office or dominion of an abbot or abbess.
  2. A monastery or society of people, secluded from the world and devoted to religion and celibacy, which is headed by an abbot or abbess; also, the monastic building or buildings.

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Words that rhyme with abbeys

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scabiestabbiestabisnabiscabbies

Related words

monasteriescatharcarthusiancistercianscathedralspriorycloistersrectories

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abbeys"?▾

"Abbeys" has 2 syllables: abb · eys.

What is the IPA transcription of "abbeys"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abbeys" is /ˈæb.iz/.

What does "abbeys" mean?▾

Abbeys: The office or dominion of an abbot or abbess.

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