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Abel Pronunciation
Abel is pronounced AY-buhl, IPA /ˈeɪbəl/.
AY-buhl
US /ˈeɪbəl/
Syllables: AY · buhl (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
proper noun (a male given name): A male given name, known above all as the second son of Adam and Eve in the Bible.
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Abel in a Sentence
- Abel runs the bakery on the corner with his brother.
- The painting shows Cain and Abel in the field.
- We named our youngest Abel after his grandfather.
Common Mispronunciations of Abel
Not A-buhl
One consonant stands between the two vowels, and that is what keeps the first one long, so the name lands on able rather than on apple.
Not ay-BEL
Hold the force on the front half and let the second syllable fade to buhl, so the name does not finish on a loud bell.
Tip: Abel and able come out identical in ordinary speech, and only the context tells a listener which one you mean.
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