How to Pronounce "abetting"
word
əˈbɛtɪŋ
uh-BET-ing
ɐbˈɛtɪŋ
uh-BET-ing
Definition
Helping, encouraging, or supporting someone in doing something wrong or illegal, usually a crime.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈbɛtɪŋ
British English
ɐbˈɛtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BET-ing
UK
uh-BET-ing
Listen in Context
He was arrested for abetting a robbery.
Abetting a criminal is a serious offense.
She denied abetting anyone in the scam.
They accused him of abetting the suspect by hiding evidence.