How to pronounce absconce
Say it like ab-SKAHNS. Absconce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAHNS).
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- ab
- SKAHNS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absconce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SKAHNSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of absconce
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ab-SKONS.
What does absconce mean?
- A dark lantern used in church to read prayers etc during a service.
Words that rhyme with absconce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of absconce.
Questions about saying absconce
How do you pronounce absconce?
Say ab-SKAHNS. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbˈskɑns/. In British English it is /ˌæbˈskɒns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absconce?
Absconce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAHNS). Broken into parts: ab · SKAHNS.
Is absconce pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌæbˈskɒns/ (ab-SKONS).