How to Pronounce Above

"Above" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /əˈbəv/ in IPA and it has 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/əˈbəv/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/əbˈʌv/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “above”

"above" has 2 syllables: above.

What does above mean?

preposition

  1. Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
  2. In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.

adverb

  1. Directly overhead; vertically on top of.
  2. Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go.

adjective

  1. Of heaven; heavenly.
  2. Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "above"?▾

"Above" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /əˈbəv/ in IPA and it has 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "above"?▾

"Above" has 2 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "above"?▾

The IPA transcription of "above" is /əˈbəv/.

What does "above" mean?▾

Above: Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

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