How do you pronounce "abet"?

In American English: /əˈbɛt/ (uh-BEHT). In British English: /əbˈɛt/ (uhb-EHT). In Canadian English: /əˈbɛt/ (uh-BEHT). In Australian English: /ɐbˈɛt/ (ⱯB).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈbɛt/ (uh-BEHT), while in British English it's /əbˈɛt/ (uhb-EHT).

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abet

/əˈbɛt/

uh-BEHT

Syllable Breakdown

əab·bɛtet

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Last updated: 2026-02-12