How to Pronounce Abyss

To pronounce "abyss", say ABYSS — one syllable, IPA /əˈbɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/əˈbɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “abyss”

"abyss" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with dismiss and hiss, if that helps it stick.

What does abyss mean?

noun

  1. Hell; the bottomless pit; primeval chaos; a confined subterranean ocean.
  2. (frequently figurative) A bottomless or unfathomed depth, gulf, or chasm; hence, any deep, immeasurable; any void space.

Synonyms

gulf

Words that rhyme with abyss

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismisshissmissblissremissamisskissreminiscedisvisdissthis

Related words

abysmchasmgulfsinkholecavecliffbrinkcesspool

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abyss"?▾

"Abyss" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "abyss"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abyss" is /əˈbɪs/.

What does "abyss" mean?▾

Abyss: Hell; the bottomless pit; primeval chaos; a confined subterranean ocean.

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