How to Pronounce Abode

To pronounce "abode", say AB-od-e — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈbəʊd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

5

Letters

/əˈbəʊd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “abode”

"abode" has 3 syllables: ab-od-e. It rhymes with goad and load, if that helps it stick.

What does abode mean?

verb

  1. To endure without yielding; to withstand; await defiantly; to encounter; to persevere.

    “The old oak tree abides the wind endlessly.”

  2. To bear patiently; to tolerate; to put up with; stand.

noun

  1. Act of waiting; delay.
  2. Stay or continuance in a place; sojourn.

Synonyms

brookput up withhold onresistdwellliveawaitwait for

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Words that rhyme with abode

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goadloadbestowedmodeodeerodecorrodeforebodeexploderoadimplodebowed

Related words

habitationdomicilehomeresidencedwellingstaysubsistenceliving

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abode"?▾

"Abode" has 3 syllables: ab · od · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "abode"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abode" is /əˈbəʊd/.

What does "abode" mean?▾

Abode: To endure without yielding; to withstand; await defiantly; to encounter; to persevere.

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