How to Pronounce "abridged"

word

əˈbɹɪdʒd

uh-BRIJD

ɐbɹˈɪdʒd

uh-BRIJD

Definition

An 'abridged' version of a book, article, or recording is shortened in length by removing less important parts, while keeping the main ideas or story.

IPA Transcription

American English

əˈbɹɪdʒd

British English

ɐbɹˈɪdʒd

Simplified Pronunciation

uh-BRIJD

Listen in Context

The library has an abridged version of the novel.

I listened to the abridged audiobook on my way to work.

This is the abridged edition of the textbook.

If you’re short on time, the abridged version is much quicker to read.