How to Pronounce "abominations"
word
əˌbɑməˈneɪʃənz
uh-bah-muh-NAY-shunz
ɐbˌɒmɪnˈeɪʃənz
ub-OM-in-AY-shunz
Definition
Abominations are things that are extremely disgusting, hateful, or morally wrong. The word is often used for actions, behaviors, or objects that strongly offend people's values or beliefs.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˌbɑməˈneɪʃənz
British English
ɐbˌɒmɪnˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-bah-muh-NAY-shunz
UK
ub-OM-in-AY-shunz
Listen in Context
Some people believe that lies and cheating are abominations.
The old book described many ancient abominations.
They called the pollution in the river an abomination.
To her, the destruction of the forest was one of the worst abominations.