How to Pronounce Abets

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

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Syllables

5

Letters

/əˈbɛts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “abets”

"abets" has 2 syllables: ab-ets.

What does abets 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

Related words

abettorsarguescountenancesencouragesincitesinducesinstigatesinstigators

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abets"?▾

"Abets" has 2 syllables: ab · ets.

What is the IPA transcription of "abets"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abets" is /əˈbɛts/.

What does "abets" mean?▾

Abets: Fraud or cunning.

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