abate
How many syllables in abate?
There are 2 syllables in the word abate.How to pronounce abate:
Synonyms for abate:
attenuate
decline
decrease
die (away or down or out)
die away
diminish
drain (away)
drop (off)
dwindle
ease
ebb
evaporate
fade
fall
fall away
lessen
let up
moderate
pall
recede
relax
relent
remit
shrink
sink
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Syllable Fun Fact
The variation in syllable count for the same word between British and American English accents, such as 'secretary', reflects differences in pronunciation standards.
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