adjective

abyssal

/əˈbɪs.l̩/ aby·ssa·l 3 syllables

Belonging to, or resembling, an abyss; unfathomable.

Word facts

Part of speech adjective
Syllables 3
Letters 7
Starts with A

Definition of Abyssal

Belonging to, or resembling, an abyss; unfathomable.

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Abyssal is a adjective. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

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How many syllables does abyssal have?

Abyssal has 3 syllables: aby·ssa·l. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

What part of speech is abyssal?

Abyssal is used as a adjective. As an adjective, it describes or modifies a noun.

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Abyssal can be used in sentences where a adjective describing belonging to, or resembling, an abyss; unfathomable. is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

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Abyssal starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does abyssal have?

Abyssal has 7 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.