How to Pronounce Abolishing

To pronounce "abolishing", say AB-ol-ish-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

AB-ol-ish-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “abolishing”

"abolishing" has 4 syllables: ab-ol-ish-ing. It rhymes with polishing and demolishing, if that helps it stick.

What does abolishing mean?

verb

  1. To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice.

    “Slavery was abolished in the nineteenth century.”

  2. To put an end to or destroy, as a physical object; to wipe out.

Synonyms

abrogateannulcanceldissolvenullifyrepealrevoke

Antonyms

establishfound

Words that rhyme with abolishing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

polishingdemolishing

Related words

abandoningabolitionabrogateabrogatingabrogationannullingannulmentbanish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abolishing"?▾

"Abolishing" has 4 syllables: ab · ol · ish · ing.

What does "abolishing" mean?▾

Abolishing: To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice.

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