How to Pronounce Aborted

To pronounce "aborted", say AB-ort-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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AB-ort-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “aborted”

"aborted" has 3 syllables: ab-ort-ed. It rhymes with retorted and contorted, if that helps it stick.

What does aborted mean?

verb

  1. (now rare outside medicine) To miscarry; to bring forth (non-living) offspring prematurely.
  2. To cause a premature termination of (a fetus); to end a pregnancy before term.

adjective

  1. Brought forth prematurely.
  2. Checked in normal development at an early stage.

    “Spines are aborted branches.”

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Words that rhyme with aborted

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retortedcontortedpurportedthwartedassorteddistortedsupportedescortedcourtedextortedsnortedsorted

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aborted"?▾

"Aborted" has 3 syllables: ab · ort · ed.

What does "aborted" mean?▾

Aborted: (now rare outside medicine) To miscarry; to bring forth (non-living) offspring prematurely.

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