How to Pronounce "abbreviations"
word
əˌbɹiviˈeɪʃənz
uh-bree-vee-AY-shunz
ɐbɹˌiːvɪˈeɪʃənz
uh-bree-vee-AY-shunz
Definition
Shortened forms of words or phrases, often using just the first letters. People use abbreviations to save time or space when writing or speaking.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˌbɹiviˈeɪʃənz
British English
ɐbɹˌiːvɪˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-bree-vee-AY-shunz
UK
uh-bree-vee-AY-shunz
Listen in Context
Many countries use abbreviations for their names, such as USA for the United States.
We often see abbreviations in scientific texts.
The teacher explained some common abbreviations used in the classroom.
Can you tell me what all these abbreviations mean on my lab report?