How to pronounce absolvent
Say it like ab-ZAHL-vunt. Absolvent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAHL).
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- ab
- ZAHL
- vunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absolvent 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.
- vuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of absolvent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ab-ZOL-vunt.
What does absolvent mean?
- Absolving.
- An absolver.
Where does absolvent come from?
An adaptation of the Latin absolvēns (“absolving”, stem: absolvent-), from absolvō (“to absolve”).
Words that rhyme with absolvent
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Questions about saying absolvent
How do you pronounce absolvent?
Say ab-ZAHL-vunt. The American pronunciation is /æbˈzɑlvənt/. In British English it is /æbˈzɒlvənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absolvent?
Absolvent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAHL). Broken into parts: ab · ZAHL · vunt.
Is absolvent 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 /æbˈzɒlvənt/ (ab-ZOL-vunt).