How to Pronounce Abridgment

To pronounce "abridgment", say ABR-idgm-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ.mn̩t/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ.mn̩t/

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💡 Tip for remembering “abridgment”

"abridgment" has 3 syllables: abr-idgm-ent.

What does abridgment mean?

noun

  1. The act of abridging; reduction or deprivation

    “an abridgment of pleasures or of expenses”

  2. The state of being abridged or lessened.

Synonyms

abstractcompendiumepitomeprécissynopsisdiminutionlesseningshortening

Related words

abridgementcondensationcapsuleabatementretrenchmentcurtailmentbatementabscision

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abridgment"?▾

"Abridgment" has 3 syllables: abr · idgm · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "abridgment"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abridgment" is /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ.mn̩t/.

What does "abridgment" mean?▾

Abridgment: The act of abridging; reduction or deprivation

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