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How to pronounce 'above' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "above" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "above"

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Simple pronunciation
uh-buhv
IPA transcription
/əˈbəv/
Word frequency
608th

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What does "above" mean?

  1. 1.in a higher place compared to something else
  2. 2.more than a certain amount or number

Examples of "above" in a sentence

  • Please hang the picture above the sofa.
  • The airplane flew above the clouds.
  • Read the instructions above before starting.

How common is "above"?

Above is the 608th most common word in English.

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