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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

abies

/ˈeɪbiˌiz/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.23 in modern English

Syllables
abies
IPA
/ˈeɪbiˌiz/
7
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A tree of the genus Abies.

noun

A tannin made from the barks of firs and spruces.

Etymology

From the genus name Abies.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈeɪbiˌiz/
  • British English: /ˈæbɪˌiːz/

Inflected Forms

abietes (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce abies?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈeɪbiˌiz/.
What does abies mean?
A tree of the genus Abies.
Where does abies come from?
From the genus name Abies.

How to pronounce abies

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