Abomination

Abomination

IPA [əˌbɑː-mə-ˈneɪ-ʃᵊn]
Sounds Like (uh-baa-muh-nay-sh'n)

Breakdown

First syllable (uh)
A neutral schwa sound, similar to the 'a' in 'about'. This is an unstressed vowel sound that's quick and light.

Second syllable (baa) (less stress)
Combine a 'b' consonant with a long 'aa' vowel sound, similar to the sound in 'father'. The syllable has secondary emphasis.

Third syllable (muh)
Join an 'm' consonant with another quick schwa sound. Keep this syllable light and unstressed.

Fourth syllable (nay) (stress)
Start with 'n', then make the long 'ay' sound as in 'day'. This is the main stressed syllable of the word.

Fifth syllable (sh'n)
Make a 'sh' sound, followed by a quick 'n'. The vowel between these sounds is very subtle - almost silent.

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