How do you pronounce "abate"?

In American English: /əˈbeɪt/ (uh-BAYT). In British English: /əbˈeɪt/ (uhb-AYT). In Canadian English: /əˈbeɪt/ (uh-BAYT). In Australian English: /ɐbˈeɪt/ (ⱯB).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈbeɪt/ (uh-BAYT), while in British English it's /əbˈeɪt/ (uhb-AYT).

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abate

/əˈbeɪt/

uh-BAYT

Syllable Breakdown

əab·beɪtate

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Last updated: 2026-02-12