How to pronounce absis
Say it like AB-sis. Absis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absis 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.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of absis
American and British speakers say absis in essentially the same way: /ˈæbsɪs/ in the US and /ˈæbsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-sis.
What does absis mean?
- Alternative spelling of apsis.
Questions about saying absis
How do you pronounce absis?
Say AB-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbsɪs/. In British English it is /ˈæbsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absis?
Absis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say absis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbsɪs/ and the British form is /ˈæbsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.