How to pronounce abscond
Say it like ub-SKAHND. Abscond has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAHND).
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- ub
- SKAHND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abscond pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SKAHNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of abscond
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ub-SKOND.
What does abscond mean?
- To flee, often secretly; to steal away.“The thieves absconded with our property.”
- To hide, conceal, or absent oneself clandestinely, with the intent to avoid legal process
- To abandon a hive.
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Words that rhyme with abscond
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Questions about saying abscond
How do you pronounce abscond?
Say ub-SKAHND. The American pronunciation is /əbˈskɑnd/. In British English it is /əbˈskɒnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abscond?
Abscond has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAHND). Broken into parts: ub · SKAHND.
Is abscond 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 /əbˈskɒnd/ (ub-SKOND).