How to Pronounce Abetting

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/əˈbɛtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “abetting”

"abetting" has 3 syllables: ab-ett-ing. It rhymes with besetting and upsetting, if that helps it stick.

What does abetting 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.

noun

  1. The act of one who abets.

Synonyms

advocateaidassistbackconnivecooperatecountenanceegg on

Antonyms

baffleconfoundcontradictcounteractdenouncedeter

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Words that rhyme with abetting

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besettingupsettingsettingbloodlettingpettinginterpretingwettingnettinggettingjettingfrettingoffsetting

Related words

complicitysolicitingaidinginducingpromptingencouragingencourageconcealing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abetting"?▾

"Abetting" has 3 syllables: ab · ett · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "abetting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abetting" is /əˈbɛtɪŋ/.

What does "abetting" mean?▾

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

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