How to Pronounce "abyssinia"
word
æbˈsɪˌniə
ab-SIH-nee-uh
ˌæbɪˈsɪniə
ab-i-SIH-nee-uh
Definition
Abyssinia is the historical name for the region now known as Ethiopia, located in the Horn of Africa.
IPA Transcription
American English
æbˈsɪˌniə
British English
ˌæbɪˈsɪniə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ab-SIH-nee-uh
UK
ab-i-SIH-nee-uh
Listen in Context
Abyssinia was famous for its ancient kingdoms.
People once called Ethiopia Abyssinia.
There are many stories about Abyssinia in old books.
My grandfather visited Abyssinia before it became modern Ethiopia.