How to Pronounce "aborted"
word
əˈbɔɹtɪd
uh-BORT-id
ɐbˈɔːtɪd
uh-BAWT-id
Definition
Stopped before being completed, often suddenly or intentionally. It can refer to a plan, process, operation, or sometimes a pregnancy that did not continue.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈbɔɹtɪd
British English
ɐbˈɔːtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BORT-id
UK
uh-BAWT-id
Listen in Context
The mission was aborted due to bad weather.
The procedure was aborted by the doctor.
The project was aborted after funding was lost.
The launch was aborted just seconds before liftoff.