How to pronounce absinthial
Say it like ab-SIN-thee-ul. Absinthial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN).
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- ab
- SIN
- thee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absinthial 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.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of absinthial
American and British speakers say absinthial in essentially the same way: /æbˈsɪnθiəl/ in the US and /æbˈsɪnθiəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-SIN-thee-ul.
What does absinthial mean?
- Of or pertaining to wormwood; absinthian.
Where does absinthial come from?
From absinth + -ial.
Questions about saying absinthial
How do you pronounce absinthial?
Say ab-SIN-thee-ul. The American pronunciation is /æbˈsɪnθiəl/. In British English it is /æbˈsɪnθiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absinthial?
Absinthial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN). Broken into parts: ab · SIN · thee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say absinthial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈsɪnθiəl/ and the British form is /æbˈsɪnθiəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.