To pronounce "abelian", say AB-el-ian — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈbi.li.ən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
abelian
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/əˈbi.li.ən/
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"abelian" has 3 syllables: ab-el-ian. It rhymes with obelion, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: obelion — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Abelian" has 3 syllables: ab · el · ian.
The IPA transcription of "abelian" is /əˈbi.li.ən/.
Abelian: Having a commutative defining operation.
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