How do you pronounce "abandoned"?

In American English: /əˈbændənd/ (uh-BAND-uhnd). In British English: /əbˈændənd/ (uhb-AND-uhnd). In Canadian English: /əˈbændənd/ (uh-BAND-uhnd). In Australian English: /ɐbˈandənd/ (ⱯB).

Is "abandoned" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈbændənd/ (uh-BAND-uhnd), while in British English it's /əbˈændənd/ (uhb-AND-uhnd).

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abandoned

/əˈbændənd/

uh-BAND-uhnd

Syllable Breakdown

əaban·bænddo·əndned

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Last updated: 2026-02-12