How to Pronounce Abominate

To pronounce "abominate", say AB-om-in-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /əˈbɒm.əˌnəɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/əˈbɒm.əˌnəɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “abominate”

"abominate" has 5 syllables: ab-om-in-at-e.

What does abominate mean?

verb

  1. To feel disgust towards; to loathe or detest thoroughly; to hate in the highest degree, as if with religious dread.
  2. To dislike strongly.

adjective

  1. Abominable; detested.

Synonyms

abhordetestloathe

Related words

loatheexecrateabhorhateabominousabhominableabhorribleabominable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abominate"?▾

"Abominate" has 5 syllables: ab · om · in · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "abominate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abominate" is /əˈbɒm.əˌnəɪt/.

What does "abominate" mean?▾

Abominate: To feel disgust towards; to loathe or detest thoroughly; to hate in the highest degree, as if with religious dread.

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