Is 'AB' a vowel or a consonant?

The letter AB is a consonant in the English alphabet. It is used to form the structure of syllables alongside vowels.

What are some common words that start with AB?

Some common words starting with AB include Ab, Aba, Ababdeh. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

What is the longest word starting with AB?

There are many long words starting with AB, often found in scientific or medical terminology. Exploring our AB-words by length list above can help you find high-value words for word games.

Are there any two-letter words starting with AB for Scrabble?

Yes, there are usually valid two-letter words starting with AB that are accepted in Scrabble. These short words are incredibly useful for clearing your rack and scoring parallel points.

How is the letter AB pronounced in American English?

In American English, the letter AB is pronounced with its distinct alphabetical sound. However, its pronunciation can change slightly depending on its position in a word and the letters surrounding it.

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Ab Noun Aba Noun Ababdeh Proper Noun Ababua Proper Noun Abac Adverb (Archaic) Abaca Noun Abacas Noun Abacate Noun Abacaxi Noun Abacay Proper Noun Abaci Noun (Plural) Abacinate Verb Abacination Noun Abacisci Noun Abaciscus Noun Abacist Noun Aback Adverb Abacli Noun (Plural) Abacot Noun Abacterial Adjective Abactinal Adjective Abactinally Adverb Abaction Noun Abactor Noun Abaculi Noun (plural) Abaculus Noun (singular) Abacus Noun Abacuses Noun (plural) Abada Noun (archaic) Abaddon Noun (proper, biblical) Abadejo Noun (Spanish loanword) Abadengo Noun / Adjective (Spanish, historical) Abadia Noun (Spanish/Portuguese loanword) Abadite Noun (historical, also adjectival) Abaff Adverb (archaic, dialectal) Abaft Adverb, Preposition Abaisance Noun Abaised Verb (Past Tense) Abaiser Noun Abaisse Noun (Culinary) Abaissed Adjective (Archaic) Abalone Noun Abalones Noun (plural) Abama Noun Abamp Noun Abampere Noun Abamperes Noun (plural) Abamps Noun (plural) Aband Verb (transitive, archaic) Abandon Verb, Noun Abandonable Adjective Abandoned Verb (past tense and past participle) / Adjective Abandonedly Adverb Abandonee Noun Abandoner Noun Abandoners Noun (Plural) Abandoning Verb (Present Participle) Abandonment Noun Abandonments Noun (Plural) Abandons Verb (Third-Person Singular) Abandum Noun Abanet Noun Abanga Noun Abanic Adjective Abase Verb Abasement Noun Abash Verb Abashment Noun Abask Adverb Abate Verb Abatement Noun Abattoir Noun Abbacy Noun Abbatial Adjective Abbess Noun Abbey Noun Abbot Noun Abbreviate Verb Abbreviation Noun Abdicate Verb Abdomen Noun Abduce Verb Abduct Verb Abduction Noun Abductor Noun Abed Adverb, Adjective Aberrant Adjective Abet Verb

AB Words by Length

Quick reference for AB-words sorted by character count.

Length	Common Words	Scrabble Point Value Avg
2 Letters	AB	2 - 4 pts
3 Letters	ABA	3 - 6 pts
4 Letters	ABAC, ABED, ABET	4 - 8 pts
5 Letters	ABACA, ABACI, ABACK, ABADA	5 - 10 pts
6 Letters	ABABUA, ABACAS, ABACAY, ABACLI	6 - 12 pts
7 Letters	ABABDEH, ABACATE, ABACAXI, ABACIST	7 - 14 pts
8 Letters	ABACISCI, ABACTION, ABACULUS, ABACUSES	8 - 16 pts

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1. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

The abandonee filed a claim for the lost ship. The abandonee was filed a claim. She abandonee the claim. The abandonees the property.

2. What is the common commercial name for abaca fiber?

Manila hemp Brazilian jute Ceylon sisal Panama flax

3. Where does the stress fall in 'abandoner'?

First syllable Third syllable Second syllable Fourth syllable

4. How should the word 'Ababua' be capitalized in a sentence?

Always lowercase Only at the beginning of a sentence Always capitalized Only when plural

5. What is the difference between 'abduction' and 'kidnapping'?

They mean the exact same thing. Abduction is only for animals; kidnapping is for humans. Abduction is broader; kidnapping usually implies a ransom. Kidnapping is a legal term; abduction is slang.

6. Which sentence is correct?

The abacuses was quiet. Each abacuses clicked. The abacuses clicked softly. A abacuses sat there.

7. How is the 'c' in 'abacination' pronounced?

As a soft 's' As a 'ch' sound As a hard 'k' sound Silent

8. What is the difference between 'abduce' and 'adduce'?

They mean the same thing. Abduce means to infer; adduce means to bring forward evidence. Abduce means to kidnap; adduce means to infer. Abduce is physical; adduce is mental.

9. Which word counts the PEOPLE responsible rather than the acts?

Abandoners Abandonments Abandonment Abandoned

10. Which verb pairs most naturally with 'abandonedly'?

Calculate File Measure Dance

11. What does the archaic word 'abac' mean?

Forward Backward Upward Downward

12. Which spelling do modern scholars prefer?

Abadite Abbadite Ibadi Abadonite

13. Where does the stress fall in 'abactor'?

On the last syllable: ab-ak-TOR On the middle syllable: ab-AK-tor On the first syllable: AB-ak-tor Evenly across all three syllables

14. Where does the word 'abacate' ultimately originate from?

Greek Latin Nahuatl French

15. Is 'abduce' a common word in everyday speech?

Yes, people use it daily. Only in British English. No, it is highly technical and rare. Only in legal contexts.

16. Where does the primary stress fall in 'abalone'?

First syllable Second syllable Third syllable Fourth syllable

17. Where does the stress fall in 'abanic'?

First syllable Second syllable Third syllable No stress

18. Which sentence uses 'abacas' correctly?

The abacas is ready to harvest. I calculated the sum with abacas. The fields were full of tall abacas. He abacas the rope tightly.

19. How is the 'c' in 'abaca' pronounced?

Like an 's' Like a 'k' Like a 'ch' Silent

20. What did Merriam-Webster record as a folk-etymology association for 'abanic'?

Latin words for ships Dakota words for roasting French words for bread Greek words for stars

21. Where does the stress fall in 'abandonments'?

Second syllable First syllable Third syllable Fourth syllable

22. Which modern word is the closest synonym to 'abask'?

Basking Shivering Working Hiding

23. In the sentence 'The abandoner left no note,' what role does 'abandoner' play?

Verb Adverb Adjective Subject

24. In which syllable does the primary stress fall in the word 'abacaxi'?

First syllable (a) Second syllable (ba) Third syllable (ca) Fourth syllable (xi)

25. What is the Greek name paired with Abaddon in Revelation?

Apollyon Hades Tartarus Kronos

26. How is the word 'abate' correctly pronounced?

AY-bayt uh-BET uh-BAYT AB-bayt

27. Which sentence uses 'abactor' correctly?

The abactor rehearsed his lines for opening night. Under cover of darkness, the abactor drove the herd across the river. She abactored the files into the cabinet. The abactor kidnapped the mayor's son.

28. What is the difference between an 'abductor' and a 'kidnapper'?

They mean the exact same thing. Abductor is only for animals; kidnapper is for humans. Abductor is broader; kidnapper usually implies a ransom. Kidnapper is a legal term; abductor is slang.

29. What type of word is 'abaciscus'?

A verb An adjective A concrete noun An adverb

30. Which sentence is correct?

The Abadejo was imported. We bought abadeho at the market. Fresh abadejo arrived at dawn. An abadejos swam by.

31. In old cargo lists, 'abada' could also mean:

Pepper Silk Ebony Rhinoceros horn

32. What is the commercial name for the fiber extracted from abacas?

Cotton Manila hemp Sisal Linen

33. Is 'NASA' an abbreviation?

No, it is an acronym. Yes, it is a specific type of abbreviation called an acronym. No, it is a full word. Yes, it is a contraction.

34. Can you use 'abandon' for accidentally losing something?

Yes No, it must be deliberate Only if it is a person Only if it is a car

35. Which sentence is formal and correct?

She abacked. She was visibly taken aback by the question. She abacked the question. She was abacking.

36. Which of the following is a correct plural form of 'abductor'?

Abductores Abducti Abductors Abducta

37. Is it grammatically correct to say 'He abetted his friend in winning the race'?

Yes, abet means help. No, abet is only for negative or illegal actions. Yes, but only in British English. No, abet must be used with 'aid'.

38. What is the difference between an 'abbess' and an 'abbey'?

They are the same. An abbess is the leader; an abbey is the building. An abbey is the leader; an abbess is the building. An abbess is a male monk; an abbey is a female nun.

39. In anatomy, what is an 'abduction' of a limb?

Moving it toward the midline Moving it away from the midline Breaking the bone Bending it at the joint

40. How is 'abacli' correctly pronounced?

AB-uh-kus uh-BACK-lee uh-BASH-lee ah-bah-KLEE

41. Which word is a close synonym of 'abandonments' in legal writing?

Adoptions Rescues Renewals Forfeitures

42. Which tool is historically associated with the word 'abacinate'?

A whip A wooden plank A metal basin A glass jar

43. From which language does the root of 'abbess' (abba) originate?

Latin Greek Aramaic Hebrew

44. How is 'abaff' pronounced?

AY-baff uh-BAV uh-BAFF ah-BAHF

45. What is the difference between an abbey and a cathedral?

They are the same thing. An abbey is led by an abbot; a cathedral is led by a bishop. An abbey is larger than a cathedral. A cathedral is for monks; an abbey is for the public.

46. Is 'abasement' a countable or uncountable noun?

Countable Uncountable Only plural Only singular

47. Which of the following is an antonym (opposite) of lying abask?

Sunbathing Resting Shivering in the cold Sleeping peacefully

48. How many syllables does 'abanic' have?

Two Five Four Three

49. To which broader ethnic group do the Ababdeh belong?

Berber Beja Kurdish Nubian

50. Which of the following is an example of an abbreviation?

Writing 'happy' instead of 'sad' Writing 'Jan' instead of 'January' Writing a 2-page summary of a movie Translating 'hello' to 'hola'