How to Pronounce "the abcs of"
expression
thuh AY-bee-seez uhv
thee AY-bee-SEEZ ov
Definition
The most basic and important parts or principles of something; the essential things you need to know at the beginning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈeɪˌbiˌsiz/ /ˈəv
British English
ðə, ði/ /ˌeɪˌbiːˈsiːz/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh AY-bee-seez uhv
UK
thee AY-bee-SEEZ ov
Listen in Context
Before you start, you should learn the ABCs of first aid.
He knows the ABCs of computers but nothing more.
Let's go over the ABCs of good manners.
He's teaching his kids the ABCs of saving money.