abysm meaning

UK /əˈbɪs/ US /əˈbɪs/ 2 syllables

abysm (noun): a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively).

Definition of abysm

  1. a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)

    Synonyms: abyss

    Type of: chasm

    Related forms: abysmal

How to pronounce abysm

abysm is pronounced /əˈbɪs/ in British English and /əˈbɪs/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AB · words ending in SM · 5-letter words

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