How to pronounce absently
Say it like AB-sunt-lee. Absently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- sunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absently 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.
- suntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of absently
American and British speakers say absently in essentially the same way: /ˈæbsəntli/ in the US and /ˈæbsəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-sunt-lee.
What does absently mean?
- In an absent-minded or abstracted manner.
Where does absently come from?
From absent + -ly.
Questions about saying absently
How do you pronounce absently?
Say AB-sunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbsəntli/. In British English it is /ˈæbsəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absently?
Absently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · sunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say absently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbsəntli/ and the British form is /ˈæbsəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.