How to pronounce absinthine
Say it like AB-sin-thun. Absinthine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- sin
- thun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absinthine 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.
- sinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- thunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of absinthine
American and British speakers say absinthine in essentially the same way: /ˈæbˌsɪnθən/ in the US and /ˈæbˌsɪnθən/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-sin-thun.
What does absinthine mean?
- Like absinthe.
Where does absinthine come from?
From absinthe + -ine.
Questions about saying absinthine
How do you pronounce absinthine?
Say AB-sin-thun. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbˌsɪnθən/. In British English it is /ˈæbˌsɪnθən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absinthine?
Absinthine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · sin · thun.
Do Americans and Brits say absinthine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbˌsɪnθən/ and the British form is /ˈæbˌsɪnθən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.