How to Pronounce Ablaut

To pronounce "ablaut", say ABL-aut — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæbˌlaʊt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

ablaut

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈæbˌlaʊt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ablaut”

"ablaut" has 2 syllables: abl-aut. It rhymes with tablet and gablet, if that helps it stick.

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

What does ablaut mean?

noun

  1. The substitution of one root vowel for another, thus indicating a corresponding modification of use or meaning; vowel permutation; as, get and got; sing and song; hang and hung, distinct from the phonetic influence of a succeeding vowel.

verb

  1. (of a vowel-containing linguistic component) To undergo a change of vowel.
  2. To cause to change a vowel.

Synonyms

alternationapophonygradation

Words that rhyme with ablaut

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tabletgabletcabletablet

Related words

gradationvocalicalternationallophoneallophonicslabdacismusbackformationlabdacism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ablaut"?▾

"Ablaut" has 2 syllables: abl · aut.

What is the IPA transcription of "ablaut"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ablaut" is /ˈæbˌlaʊt/.

What does "ablaut" mean?▾

Ablaut: The substitution of one root vowel for another, thus indicating a corresponding modification of use or meaning; vowel permutation; as, get and got; sing and song; hang and hung, distinct from the phonetic influence of a succeeding vowel.

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