3 syllables: A, bun, dance. Stress on bun.
uh-BUHN-duhns
/əˈbʌndəns/
Abundance is pronounced uh-BUHN-duhns (/əˈbʌndəns/). It has three syllables (A-bun-dance), with the stress on "bun". Abundance is a noun referring to a very large quantity of something, more than enough to meet needs. It conveys plenty or ample supply and often implies richness or fullness in resources, opportunities, or experiences. In everyday use, it can describe both tangible goods and abstract abundance of characteristics or possibilities.
nounAbundance is a noun referring to a very large quantity of something, more than enough to meet needs. It conveys plenty or ample supply and often implies richness or fullness in resources, opportunities, or experiences. In everyday use, it can describe both tangible goods and abstract abundance of characteristics or possibilities.
"The garden yielded an abundance of tomatoes this summer."
"Her voice carried an abundance of warmth and kindness."
"There is an abundance of evidence supporting the theory."
Pronounce as /ˈæb.ən.dəns/. Start with a stressed first syllable AB (short a as in cat), then an unstressed schwa in the middle, and end with -dəns where the 'd' blends into a softened 'n' plus 's'. In careful speech, you can audibly articulate the -d- before the -ance but in fast speech it can be realized as /-dəns/ with a brief, soft d.
Common errors include misplacing the stress (e.g., ac-BUN-dance), pronouncing the middle as a full vowel instead of a schwa, and over-enunciating the final -ance as -ance with a heavy d. Correct by stressing the first syllable, reducing the middle to /ə/, and keeping the final consonants smooth: /ˈæb.ən.dəns/.
In US/UK/AU, the primary difference is vowel quality in the first syllable /ˈæ/ in most American and British accents; rhoticity does not dramatically affect this word, but Australian vowels may be slightly more centralized and the final -ance can be slightly lighter or elided in rapid speech. The middle /ə/ is common across accents, and the final /dəns/ remains consistent.
The challenge lies in balancing a short, stressed first syllable with a reduced middle syllable and a soft, clipped final -dance. The mouth must transition quickly from /æ/ to a central /ə/ without introducing a strong vowel in the middle, and then land on the -ns cluster smoothly. Mastery requires controlled tempo and precise consonant transitions.
Yes. The /b/ is phonemic in the initial cluster /ˈæb./ and is clearly articulated in careful speech. In connected speech, you may feel the bilabial closure, but it should not collapse into a /p/ or disappear. Maintaining a distinct /b/ helps the word stay clear, especially in fast or noisy contexts.
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US: /ˈæb.ən.dəns/ with a clear initial /æ/, non-rhotic? US is rhotic; final /ns/ is clear. UK: /ˈæb.ən.dəns/ similar, but may be slightly crisper on the /d/ and a lighter /ə/; AU: /ˈæb.ən.dəns/ often with a flatter, more centralized vowel in the second syllable and a softer final /ns/. IPA references guide subtleties; aim for consistent /ə/ and a clean /d/.
Abundance comes from the Old French abondance, from Latin abundantia, from abundare meaning to overflow, be plentiful. The root abund- is related to abundance and abundance itself, tracing to a Proto-Indo-European root *ab-
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