How to pronounce absorbable
Say it like ub-SOR-buh-bul. Absorbable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/əbˈsɔrbəbəl/ub-SOR-buh-bul
UK British/əbˈsɔːbəbəl/ub-SAW-buh-bul
- ub
- SOR
- buh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absorbable 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.
- SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- buhKeep 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 absorbable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-SAW-buh-bul.
What does absorbable mean?
adjective
- Capable of being absorbed or swallowed up.
- A material that can be absorbed.
Where does absorbable come from?
From absorb + -able. First attested in the late 18th century.
Questions about saying absorbable
How do you pronounce absorbable?
Say ub-SOR-buh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əbˈsɔrbəbəl/. In British English it is /əbˈsɔːbəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absorbable?
Absorbable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: ub · SOR · buh · bul.
Is absorbable 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 /əbˈsɔːbəbəl/ (ub-SAW-buh-bul).