How do you pronounce "abolition"?

In American English: /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/ (ab-uh-LISH-uhn). In British English: /ˌæbəlˈɪʃən/ (ab-uhl-ISH-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/ (ab-uh-LISH-uhn). In Australian English: /ˌabəlˈɪʃən/ (ab-UHL-ish).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/ (ab-uh-LISH-uhn), while in British English it's /ˌæbəlˈɪʃən/ (ab-uhl-ISH-uhn).

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abolition

/ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

ab-uh-LISH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

æbabo·əli·lɪʃti·ənon

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Last updated: 2026-02-12