How to pronounce absolver
Say it like ab-ZAHL-ver. Absolver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAHL).
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- ab
- ZAHL
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absolver 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of absolver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ab-ZOL-vuh.
What does absolver mean?
- Agent noun of absolve; one who absolves. How to pronounce absolve
Where does absolver come from?
From absolve + -er.
Words that rhyme with absolver
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of absolver.
Questions about saying absolver
How do you pronounce absolver?
Say ab-ZAHL-ver. The American pronunciation is /æbˈzɑlvɚ/. In British English it is /æbˈzɒlvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absolver?
Absolver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAHL). Broken into parts: ab · ZAHL · ver.
Is absolver pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /æbˈzɒlvə/ (ab-ZOL-vuh).