How to Pronounce Abdomen

To pronounce "abdomen", say ABD-om-en — 3 syllables, IPA /æbˈdəʊ.mən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/æbˈdəʊ.mən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “abdomen”

"abdomen" has 3 syllables: abd-om-en. It rhymes with omen and gnomon, if that helps it stick.

What does abdomen mean?

noun

  1. The fat surrounding the belly.
  2. The belly, or that part of the body between the thorax and the pelvis, not including the back; or in some lower vertebrates, the portion between the cardiac and caudal regions.

Synonyms

bellystomachtummy

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Words that rhyme with abdomen

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omengnomonbowmannomendromonsomanbomanfrohmanthoman

Related words

bellystomachventerunderbellytummyundersidelapgut

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abdomen"?▾

"Abdomen" has 3 syllables: abd · om · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "abdomen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abdomen" is /æbˈdəʊ.mən/.

What does "abdomen" mean?▾

Abdomen: The fat surrounding the belly.

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