How to Pronounce Abet

To pronounce "abet", say AB-et — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈbɛt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/əˈbɛt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “abet”

"abet" has 2 syllables: ab-et. It rhymes with epithet and set, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: abbett — easy to mix up when writing.

What does abet mean?

noun

  1. Fraud or cunning.
  2. An act of abetting; of helping; of giving aid.

verb

  1. To urge on, stimulate (a person to do) something desirable.
  2. To incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance in crime.

Synonyms

advocateaidassistbackconnivecooperatecountenanceegg on

Antonyms

baffleconfoundcontradictcounteractdenouncedeter

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Words that rhyme with abet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

epithetsetsobriquetoffsetfretwetyetparapetvignetteonsetbesetregret

Related words

encourageinstigateencouragingincitepromoteassisthelpurge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abet"?▾

"Abet" has 2 syllables: ab · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "abet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abet" is /əˈbɛt/.

What does "abet" mean?▾

Abet: Fraud or cunning.

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