AB-ih-gayl
Put the strongest beat on the first syllable.
- Syllable guide
- Ab · i · gail
- Read the spelling
- Abigail
Try it slowly.
Stress AB. The final part rhymes with sail.
Say AB-ih-gayl once at a comfortable pace, then bring the syllables together. Read the name or word again when you reach it in the Bible passage.
Abigail in context
First Samuel describes Abigail’s wise intervention when David is angered by Nabal. She later becomes David’s wife.
Read 1 Samuel 25:18–35 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Abigail in English?
One common English pronunciation is AB-ih-gayl. Emphasize the first syllable.
What is the Bible context for Abigail?
First Samuel describes Abigail’s wise intervention when David is angered by Nabal. She later becomes David’s wife.
Does this guide describe the original ancient pronunciation?
This is an English reading aid. It is not a reconstruction of ancient Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek. English accents and church traditions can differ.
