How to Pronounce "abatement"
word
əˈbeɪtmənt
uh-BAYT-muhnt
ɐbˈeɪtmənt
uh-BAYT-muhnt
Definition
A decrease or reduction in the level, amount, or intensity of something, especially something unwanted like noise, taxes, or pollution.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈbeɪtmənt
British English
ɐbˈeɪtmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BAYT-muhnt
UK
uh-BAYT-muhnt
Listen in Context
The company worked on the abatement of air pollution.
They applied for a tax abatement for their new project.
Noise abatement is important near airports.
After the new law, there was noticeable abatement in water pollution.