How to pronounce absconding
Say it like ab-SKAHN-ding. Absconding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAHN).
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- ab
- SKAHN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absconding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of absconding
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ab-SKON-ding.
What does absconding mean?
- present participle and gerund of abscond How to pronounce abscond
- An instance in which someone absconds.
Words that rhyme with absconding
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Questions about saying absconding
How do you pronounce absconding?
Say ab-SKAHN-ding. The American pronunciation is /æbˈskɑndɪŋ/. In British English it is /æbˈskɒndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absconding?
Absconding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAHN). Broken into parts: ab · SKAHN · ding.
Is absconding 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 /æbˈskɒndɪŋ/ (ab-SKON-ding).