How to pronounce absinth
Say it like AB-sinth. Absinth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- sinth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absinth 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.
- sinthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of absinth
American and British speakers say absinth in essentially the same way: /ˈæbsɪnθ/ in the US and /ˈæbsɪnθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-sinth.
What does absinth mean?
- Alternative form of absinthe.
Words that rhyme with absinth
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Words that sound like absinth
Questions about saying absinth
How do you pronounce absinth?
Say AB-sinth. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbsɪnθ/. In British English it is /ˈæbsɪnθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absinth?
Absinth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · sinth.
Do Americans and Brits say absinth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbsɪnθ/ and the British form is /ˈæbsɪnθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as absinth?
Absinth sounds the same as absinthe in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.