How to pronounce absolving
Say it like ub-ZAHL-ving. Absolving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAHL).
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- ub
- ZAHL
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absolving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of absolving
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ub-ZOL-ving.
What does absolving mean?
Words that rhyme with absolving
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Questions about saying absolving
How do you pronounce absolving?
Say ub-ZAHL-ving. The American pronunciation is /əbˈzɑlvɪŋ/. In British English it is /əbˈzɒlvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absolving?
Absolving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAHL). Broken into parts: ub · ZAHL · ving.
Is absolving 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 /əbˈzɒlvɪŋ/ (ub-ZOL-ving).