How to pronounce absorbance
Say it like ub-SOR-buns. Absorbance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).
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- ub
- SOR
- buns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absorbance 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.
- bunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of absorbance
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-SAW-buns.
What does absorbance mean?
- A logarithmic measure of the amount of light that is absorbed when passing through a substance; the capacity of a substance to absorb light of a given wavelength; optical density.
Where does absorbance come from?
From absorb + -ance.
Questions about saying absorbance
How do you pronounce absorbance?
Say ub-SOR-buns. The American pronunciation is /əbˈsɔrbəns/. In British English it is /əbˈsɔːbəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absorbance?
Absorbance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: ub · SOR · buns.
Is absorbance 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 /əbˈsɔːbəns/ (ub-SAW-buns).