abstract

/ˈæbstrækt/

Syllables ab·stract

Stress AB-stract

Phonics Breakdown

ab

/æb/

short a

str

/str/

consonant blend

act

/ækt/

short a

Meaning

existing in thought or theory rather than concrete form; a summary of a paper

Sound Reference

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ab=/æb/(absent) + str=/str/(street) + act=/ækt/(act)

Example

The concept is too abstract for young children.