noun

abridgment

/əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ.mn̩t/ abri·dgme·nt 3 syllables

The act of abridging; reduction or deprivation

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 3
Letters 10
Starts with A

Definition of Abridgment

The act of abridging; reduction or deprivation

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  1. 1

    an abridgment of pleasures or of expenses

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How many syllables does abridgment have?

Abridgment has 3 syllables: abri·dgme·nt. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

What part of speech is abridgment?

Abridgment 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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Abridgment has 10 letters. It contains 3 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.