How to Pronounce Above

To pronounce "above", say AB-ov-e — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈbəv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

5

Letters

/əˈbəv/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/əbˈʌv/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “above”

"above" has 3 syllables: ab-ov-e. It rhymes with love and shove, if that helps it stick.

What does above mean?

noun

  1. Heaven.
  2. Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.

adjective

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

adverb

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

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Words that rhyme with above

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

loveshovedoveglove

Related words

supraprecedingoverheadtopupwardsatopupward

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "above"?▾

"Above" has 3 syllables: ab · ov · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "above"?▾

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

What does "above" mean?▾

Above: Heaven.

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