noun

abridgement

/əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ abr·idg·eme·nt 4 syllables

The act of abridging; reduction or deprivation

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 4
Letters 11
Starts with A

Definition of Abridgement

The act of abridging; reduction or deprivation

Example sentences

  1. 1

    an abridgment of pleasures or of expenses

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How many syllables does abridgement have?

Abridgement has 4 syllables: abr·idg·eme·nt. The word is broken into 4 spoken beats.

What part of speech is abridgement?

Abridgement is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

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Example: "an abridgment of pleasures or of expenses"

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Abridgement has 11 letters. It contains 4 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.