How to pronounce absentees
Say it like ab-sun-TEEZ. Absentees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEEZ).
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- ab
- sun
- TEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absentees 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.
- TEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of absentees
American and British speakers say absentees in essentially the same way: /ˌæbsənˈtiz/ in the US and /ˌæbsənˈtiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-sun-TEEZ.
What does absentees mean?
- plural of absentee How to pronounce absentee
Words that rhyme with absentees
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of absentees.
Questions about saying absentees
How do you pronounce absentees?
Say ab-sun-TEEZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbsənˈtiz/. In British English it is /ˌæbsənˈtiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absentees?
Absentees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEEZ). Broken into parts: ab · sun · TEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say absentees the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæbsənˈtiz/ and the British form is /ˌæbsənˈtiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.