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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All Words Starting With AB

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 Abacus Noun Abaft Adverb, Preposition Abandon Verb, Noun Abandonee Noun Abandonment Noun 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, ABAFT	5 - 10 pts
6 Letters	ABABUA, ABACAS, ABACAY, ABACLI	6 - 12 pts
7 Letters	ABABDEH, ABACATE, ABACAXI, ABACIST	7 - 14 pts
8 Letters	ABACISCI, ABATTOIR, ABBATIAL, ABDICATE	8 - 16 pts

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1. What is the primary difference between 'abacterial' and 'sterile'?

They mean the exact same thing Sterile means free of all microbes; abacterial means free of bacteria only Abacterial means clean; sterile means dirty Sterile refers to viruses; abacterial refers to fungi

2. Which verb correctly follows 'abacli' in a sentence?

was is has were

3. Which of the following is the correct way to use 'abbacy'?

We visited the stone abbacy. He was appointed to the abbacy. The abbacy bell rang at noon. I painted the abbacy walls.

4. Which part of speech is 'Abacay'?

Common Noun Proper Noun Verb Adjective

5. Which word is the closest synonym to 'abandon'?

Keep Maintain Desert Evacuate

6. In biology, what part of an insect is the 'abdomen'?

The head The middle section The posterior section The legs

7. Which sentence uses 'abbreviate' grammatically and contextually correctly?

The abbreviate of 'Street' is 'St.' Please abbreviate the rope. He abbreviated 'Mister' to 'Mr.' She summarized the word to save time.

8. Which of the following is the correct noun form of 'abbatial'?

Abbacy Abbot Abbey All of the above

9. Which of the following is a valid medical term using 'abacterial'?

Abacterial pyuria Abacterial digestion Abacterial walking Abacterial reading

10. 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

11. What is the correct adjective form of 'abdomen'?

Abdomen Abdominal Abdominally Abdominous

12. Which sentence is formal and correct?

She used an abacus for the calculation. She abacused the calculation. She did the calculation abacusly. She abaci the calculation.

13. Which language do the Ababdeh traditionally speak?

Hebrew Arabic To-Bedawie (Beja) Amazigh

14. Which sentence uses 'abduce' grammatically and contextually correctly?

The kidnapper abduced the hostage. The muscle abduces the arm from the midline. I will abduce my evidence to the judge. She abduced the rope to pull the boat in.

15. How is the word 'ab' pronounced?

With a long 'a' (AYB) With a short 'a' like in 'cab' Silent 'b' Like 'ahb'

16. How is the word 'aba' pronounced?

uh-BAH AB-uh AH-buh AY-buh

17. Which word is the closest synonym to 'abase'?

Elevate Humiliate Erasing Building

18. Which word is the anatomical opposite (antonym) of 'abduct'?

Adduct Deduce Conduct Induct

19. What traditional role were the Ababdeh famous for in the 19th century?

Farming along the Nile Mining gold Guiding desert caravans Fishing in the Red Sea

20. Which spelling is correct?

a-bed abede abed abid

21. Can 'aba' be used as a verb?

Yes, it means to dress warmly No, it is strictly a noun Yes, it means to weave Only in Arabic

22. Where does the primary stress fall in 'abase'?

First syllable (AY-bays) Second syllable (uh-BAYS) Neither Both equally

23. How is the word 'abed' correctly pronounced?

AY-bed AB-id uh-BED ah-BEED

24. Which of the following is an antonym (opposite) of 'abate'?

Diminish Subside Escalate Decrease

25. Is 'abbess' a common word in modern everyday speech?

Yes, very common. Only in Catholic countries. No, it is highly archaic and specialized. Only in legal documents.

26. Which word is a common collocation meaning 'a reduction in taxes granted by a government'?

Tax basement Tax abatement Tax abasement Tax replacement

27. Which of the following is the correct noun form of 'abduce'?

Abducement Abduction Abducer Abducing

28. Which of the following organs is located in the abdomen?

Lungs Heart Brain Liver

29. Why was the 'abacot' eventually removed from modern dictionaries?

It was too difficult to spell. Scholars realized it was a transcription error and not a real word. The cap it described went out of fashion. It was replaced by 'abacus.'

30. Which of the following is the correct verb form of 'abatement'?

Abase Abash Abate Abateify

31. Which word is the male human leader of an abbey?

Abbess Abbot Priest Bishop

32. What is the original phrase that was misread to create 'abacot'?

A back pocket A by-cocket A bannock An abacus

33. Which spelling is correct?

abadial abbatial abbaitial abbaceal

34. Which part of speech is the word 'abask'?

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

35. Can 'aback' be used as an adjective?

Yes, always No, it is only an adverb Only in plural form Only in British English

36. What did early dictionaries incorrectly define an 'abacot' as?

A type of cap or headwear A mathematical tool A musical instrument A type of ship

37. In logic, what does it mean to 'abduce' a conclusion?

To prove it with 100% certainty To infer the most likely explanation To bring forward evidence To dismiss a theory

38. Which language does the word 'abaciscus' ultimately come from?

French Arabic Greek Old Norse

39. 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.

40. Which sentence uses 'abase' correctly?

I abased my homework. He abased himself before the emperor. The storm abased quickly. She abased the wall.

41. Which preposition is most commonly used to show what is being given up?

to for of with

42. Which of the following is an antonym (opposite) of 'abed'?

Sleeping Resting Up and about Lying down

43. Which word is often confused with 'abacot' due to similar spelling, but means a calculating tool?

Abacus By-cocket Ghost word Dord

44. Which of the following is the correct noun form of 'abase'?

Abasement Abasing Abased Abase

45. Is 'abacination' a countable noun?

Yes, you can have three abacinations. No, it is an uncountable concept. Only in British English. Only when referring to objects.

46. How is the word 'abbreviate' correctly pronounced?

AB-ree-vayt uh-BREV-ee-ayt uh-BREE-vee-ayt AB-bree-see-ate

47. Which historical figure famously mentioned the Ababdeh in his writings?

Marco Polo Sir Richard Burton Christopher Columbus Julius Caesar

48. Which of the following is an antonym (opposite) of 'abbot' in terms of church hierarchy?

Monk Prior Layperson Bishop

49. How many syllables are in the word 'Ababua'?

Two Three Four Five

50. What separates the abdomen from the thorax (chest)?

The ribs The pelvis The diaphragm The spine