How to Pronounce Abbreviate

To pronounce "abbreviate", say ABBR-ev-iat-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ə.ˈbɹiː.vi.eɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ə.ˈbɹiː.vi.eɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “abbreviate”

"abbreviate" has 4 syllables: abbr-ev-iat-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does abbreviate mean?

verb

To shorten by omitting parts or details.
To speak or write in a brief manner.

Synonyms

abridge compress condense contract curtail epitomize reduce shorten

Antonyms

amplify dilate elongate enlarge expand expatiate

Words that rhyme with abbreviate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidate articulate desolate facilitate profligate explicate deliberate delineate ruminate innate cultivate state

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abbreviate"?▾

"Abbreviate" has 4 syllables: abbr · ev · iat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "abbreviate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abbreviate" is /ə.ˈbɹiː.vi.eɪt/.

What does "abbreviate" mean?▾

Abbreviate: To shorten by omitting parts or details.

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