How to Pronounce "abouts"
word
əˈbaʊt
uh-BOWT
ɐbˈaʊt
uh-BOWT
Definition
A rare, old-fashioned or dialect plural form of 'about,' mainly seen in phrases like 'round abouts' or in regional UK English. Not used in standard modern English.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈbaʊt
British English
ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BOWT
UK
uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
The old villager often wandered the abouts of the fields.
You won't find that bird in these abouts anymore.
There are many stories told in these abouts.
He's been hanging around the abouts of town lately.