How to Pronounce Abetted

To pronounce "abetted", say AB-ett-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈbɛtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/əˈbɛtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “abetted”

"abetted" has 3 syllables: ab-ett-ed. It rhymes with fetid and indebted, if that helps it stick.

What does abetted mean?

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 abetted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fetidindebtedvettedfrettedrettedwhettednettedlettedpettedsilhouettedthreatedsweated

Related words

assisteddiscouragedencouragedfacilitatedfavouredfosteredheartenedhelped

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abetted"?▾

"Abetted" has 3 syllables: ab · ett · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "abetted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abetted" is /əˈbɛtɪd/.

What does "abetted" mean?▾

Abetted: To urge on, stimulate (a person to do) something desirable.

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