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How to pronounce “abbey”

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Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of abbey with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
How to Fight (and Win) an Information WarAnd so, based at Woburn Abbey,
Definition summary
The office or dominion of an abbot or abbess. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.][1]

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How to pronounce abbey

How to Fight (and Win) an Information War

And so, based at Woburn Abbey,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “abbey”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The office or dominion of an abbot or abbess. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.][1]
  • A monastery or society of people, secluded from the world and devoted to religion and celibacy, which is headed by an abbot or abbess; also, the monastic building or buildings. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.][1]
  • The church of a monastery. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.][1]
  • (British English) A residence that was previously an abbatial building.[2][Mid 16th century.][1]

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