How to Pronounce About

To pronounce "about", say ab-OUT — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈbaʊt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/əˈbaʊt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɐbˈaʊt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “about”

Break "about" into 2 beats and lean on "OUT" — that's the stressed one.

What does about mean?

preposition

  1. In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
  2. Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.

adverb

  1. On all sides, or in every or any direction from a point; around.
  2. Here and there; around; in one place and another; up and down.

adjective

  1. Moving around or in motion; astir.
  2. In existence; being in evidence; apparent.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "about"?▾

To pronounce "about", say ab-OUT — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈbaʊt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "about"?▾

"About" has 2 syllables: ab · out.

What is the IPA transcription of "about"?▾

The IPA transcription of "about" is /əˈbaʊt/.

What does "about" mean?▾

About: In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

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