How to Pronounce "abbreviations"

word

əˌbɹiviˈeɪʃənz

uh-bree-vee-AY-shunz

ɐbɹˌiːvɪˈeɪʃənz

uh-bree-vee-AY-shunz

Definition

Shortened forms of words or phrases, often using just the first letters. People use abbreviations to save time or space when writing or speaking.

American English

əˌbɹiviˈeɪʃənz

British English

ɐbɹˌiːvɪˈeɪʃənz

uh-bree-vee-AY-shunz

Many countries use abbreviations for their names, such as USA for the United States.

We often see abbreviations in scientific texts.

The teacher explained some common abbreviations used in the classroom.

Can you tell me what all these abbreviations mean on my lab report?