How to pronounce absenter
Say it like ab-SEN-ter. Absenter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- ab
- SEN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absenter 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.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of absenter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ab-SEN-tuh.
What does absenter mean?
- One who stays away; one who absents herself or himself.
- comparative form of absent: more absent How to pronounce absent
Where does absenter come from?
From absent + -er.
Words that rhyme with absenter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of absenter.
Questions about saying absenter
How do you pronounce absenter?
Say ab-SEN-ter. The American pronunciation is /æbˈsɛntɚ/. In British English it is /æbˈsɛntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absenter?
Absenter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: ab · SEN · ter.
Is absenter 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 /æbˈsɛntə/ (ab-SEN-tuh).