How to Pronounce "abrasions"
word
əˈbɹeɪʒənz
uh-BRAY-zhunz
ɐbɹˈeɪʒənz
uh-BRAY-zhunz
Definition
Abrasions are areas on the skin where it has been scraped or rubbed off, usually from something rough. They are a type of minor wound that often causes redness, pain, or bleeding.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈbɹeɪʒənz
British English
ɐbɹˈeɪʒənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BRAY-zhunz
UK
uh-BRAY-zhunz
Listen in Context
He fell off his bike and got some abrasions on his arms.
Wash the abrasions with clean water to prevent infection.
Children often get abrasions while playing outside.
After hiking, I noticed a few small abrasions on my legs from the bushes.