How to pronounce absement
Say it like AB-suh-munt. Absement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- suh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absement pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of absement
American and British speakers say absement in essentially the same way: /ˈæbsəmənt/ in the US and /ˈæbsəmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-suh-munt.
What does absement mean?
- A measure of sustained displacement of an object from its initial position; the time-integral of displacement.
Where does absement come from?
Blend of absence + displacement.
Questions about saying absement
How do you pronounce absement?
Say AB-suh-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbsəmənt/. In British English it is /ˈæbsəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absement?
Absement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · suh · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say absement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbsəmənt/ and the British form is /ˈæbsəmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.