How to pronounce absconder
Say it like ab-SKON-der. Absconder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKON).
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- ab
- SKON
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absconder 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.
- SKONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of absconder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ab-SKON-duh.
What does absconder mean?
- A person who absconds.
Where does absconder come from?
From abscond + -er.
Words that rhyme with absconder
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Questions about saying absconder
How do you pronounce absconder?
Say ab-SKON-der. The American pronunciation is /æbˈskɑndɚ/. In British English it is /æbˈskɒndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absconder?
Absconder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKON). Broken into parts: ab · SKON · der.
Is absconder pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /æbˈskɒndə/ (ab-SKON-duh).