How to Pronounce "abbreviation"
word
uh-BREE-vee-AY-shun
uh-bree-vee-AY-shun
Definition
A short form of a word or phrase, usually made by leaving out some letters.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˌbɹiviˈeɪʃən
British English
ɐbɹˌiːvɪˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BREE-vee-AY-shun
UK
uh-bree-vee-AY-shun
Listen in Context
The abbreviation for 'doctor' is 'Dr.'.
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Please use the correct abbreviation in your essay.
LOL is a popular internet abbreviation for 'laugh out loud'.