How to Pronounce Abrasives

To pronounce "abrasives", say ABR-as-iv-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

ABR-as-iv-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “abrasives”

"abrasives" has 4 syllables: abr-as-iv-es. It rhymes with superabrasives, if that helps it stick.

What does abrasives mean?

noun

  1. A substance or material such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, smoothing, or polishing.
  2. Rock fragments, sand grains, mineral particles, used by water, wind, and ice to abrade a land surface.

Words that rhyme with abrasives

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superabrasives

Related words

scratchyabradantharshroughunsmoothdisagreeableconcentrationssandpaper

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abrasives"?▾

"Abrasives" has 4 syllables: abr · as · iv · es.

What does "abrasives" mean?▾

Abrasives: A substance or material such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, smoothing, or polishing.

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