How to Pronounce Abuts

To pronounce "abuts", say AB-uts — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈbʌts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/əˈbʌts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “abuts”

"abuts" has 2 syllables: ab-uts. It rhymes with putz and guts, if that helps it stick.

What does abuts mean?

verb

  1. To touch by means of a mutual border, edge or end; to border on; to lie adjacent (to); to be contiguous (said of an area of land)

    “His land abuts on the road.”

  2. To border upon; be next to; abut on; be adjacent to.

verb

  1. To lean against on one end; to end on, of a part of a building or wall.

Words that rhyme with abuts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

putzgutsklutzspritznutssquitsschmutzrutsflitstwitsshortcutspeanuts

Related words

adjoinedgeborderbuttbordersjuxtaposesneighborsadjoins

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abuts"?▾

"Abuts" has 2 syllables: ab · uts.

What is the IPA transcription of "abuts"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abuts" is /əˈbʌts/.

What does "abuts" mean?▾

Abuts: To touch by means of a mutual border, edge or end; to border on; to lie adjacent (to); to be contiguous (said of an area of land)

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