How to Pronounce "abortions"
word
əˈbɔɹʃənz
uh-BOR-shunz
ɐbˈɔːʃənz
uh-BAW-shunz
Definition
The deliberate ending of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the womb.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈbɔɹʃənz
British English
ɐbˈɔːʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BOR-shunz
UK
uh-BAW-shunz
Listen in Context
Some countries allow abortions by law.
She talked about the reasons for her abortions.
Access to safe abortions can save lives.
There’s a lot of debate about abortions in the news lately.