How to pronounce absolvable
Say it like ab-ZAHL-vuh-bul. Absolvable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAHL).
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- ab
- ZAHL
- vuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absolvable 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.
- ZAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of absolvable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ab-ZOL-vuh-bul.
What does absolvable mean?
- That may be absolved.
Where does absolvable come from?
From absolve + -able.
Words that rhyme with absolvable
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Questions about saying absolvable
How do you pronounce absolvable?
Say ab-ZAHL-vuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /æbˈzɑlvəbəl/. In British English it is /æbˈzɒlvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absolvable?
Absolvable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAHL). Broken into parts: ab · ZAHL · vuh · bul.
Is absolvable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /æbˈzɒlvəbəl/ (ab-ZOL-vuh-bul).