How to pronounce absconded
Say it like ab-SKAHN-did. Absconded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAHN).
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- ab
- SKAHN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absconded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SKAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of absconded
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ab-SKON-did.
What does absconded mean?
- simple past and past participle of abscond How to pronounce abscond
Questions about saying absconded
How do you pronounce absconded?
Say ab-SKAHN-did. The American pronunciation is /æbˈskɑndɪd/. In British English it is /æbˈskɒndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absconded?
Absconded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAHN). Broken into parts: ab · SKAHN · did.
Is absconded 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 /æbˈskɒndɪd/ (ab-SKON-did).