How to Pronounce Abort

To pronounce "abort", say AB-ort — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈbɔːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

abort

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying abort, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

5

Letters

/əˈbɔːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “abort”

"abort" has 2 syllables: ab-ort. It rhymes with snort and support, if that helps it stick.

What does abort mean?

noun

  1. A miscarriage; an untimely birth; an abortion.
  2. The product of a miscarriage; an aborted offspring; an abortion.

Words that rhyme with abort

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snortsupportthwartshortcourtdistortretortreportescortpurportexhortport

Related words

dropvoidingblackoutstiflehaltbustbreakdestroy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abort"?▾

"Abort" has 2 syllables: ab · ort.

What is the IPA transcription of "abort"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abort" is /əˈbɔːt/.

What does "abort" mean?▾

Abort: A miscarriage; an untimely birth; an abortion.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “abort” in the full dictionary →