How to Pronounce "abortion"
word
/əˈbɔɹʃən/
uh-BOR-shuhn
/ɐbˈɔːʃən/
uh-BAW-shuhn
Definition
Abortion is the ending of a pregnancy before the baby is born, especially when it is done intentionally with medical help. The word is often used in medical, legal, political, and social discussions.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈbɔɹʃən/
British English
/ɐbˈɔːʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BOR-shuhn
UK
uh-BAW-shuhn
Listen in Context
The doctor explained the risks of abortion to the patient.
The law about abortion changed last year.
Some people have strong opinions about abortion.
They spent hours arguing about abortion at dinner, and nobody changed their mind.