How to Pronounce Abnegate

To pronounce "abnegate", say ABN-eg-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈæb.nɪ.ɡeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈæb.nɪ.ɡeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “abnegate”

"abnegate" has 4 syllables: abn-eg-at-e.

What does abnegate mean?

verb

  1. To deny (oneself something); to renounce or give up (a right, a power, a claim, a privilege, a convenience).
  2. To relinquish; to surrender; to abjure.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abnegate"?▾

"Abnegate" has 4 syllables: abn · eg · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "abnegate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abnegate" is /ˈæb.nɪ.ɡeɪt/.

What does "abnegate" mean?▾

Abnegate: To deny (oneself something); to renounce or give up (a right, a power, a claim, a privilege, a convenience).

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