How to pronounce absenteeism
Say it like ab-sun-TEE-iz-um. Absenteeism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE).
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- ab
- sun
- TEE
- iz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absenteeism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- izGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of absenteeism
American and British speakers say absenteeism in essentially the same way: /ˌæbsənˈtiˌɪzəm/ in the US and /æbsənˈtiːˌɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-sun-TEE-iz-um.
What does absenteeism mean?
- The state of being absent, especially frequently or without good reason; the practice of an absentee.
- The practice of absenting oneself from the country or district where one's estate is situated.
Where does absenteeism come from?
From absentee + -ism.
Words that rhyme with absenteeism
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of absenteeism.
Questions about saying absenteeism
How do you pronounce absenteeism?
Say ab-sun-TEE-iz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbsənˈtiˌɪzəm/. In British English it is /æbsənˈtiːˌɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absenteeism?
Absenteeism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE). Broken into parts: ab · sun · TEE · iz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say absenteeism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæbsənˈtiˌɪzəm/ and the British form is /æbsənˈtiːˌɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.