How to pronounce absolutes
Say it like AB-suh-loots. Absolutes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce absolutes. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AB
- suh
- loots
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absolutes 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lootsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of absolutes
American and British speakers say absolutes in essentially the same way: /ˈæbsəˌluts/ in the US and /ˈæbsəˌluːts/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-suh-loots.
What does absolutes mean?
- plural of absolute How to pronounce absolute
Questions about saying absolutes
How do you pronounce absolutes?
Say AB-suh-loots. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbsəˌluts/. In British English it is /ˈæbsəˌluːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absolutes?
Absolutes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · suh · loots.
Do Americans and Brits say absolutes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbsəˌluts/ and the British form is /ˈæbsəˌluːts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.