How to pronounce absorbancy
Say it like ab-SOR-bun-see. Absorbancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).
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- ab
- SOR
- bun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absorbancy 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.
- SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- bunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of absorbancy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ab-SAW-bun-see.
What does absorbancy mean?
- Alternative form of absorbency
Where does absorbancy come from?
From absorbance + -y.
Questions about saying absorbancy
How do you pronounce absorbancy?
Say ab-SOR-bun-see. The American pronunciation is /æbˈsɔrbənsi/. In British English it is /æbˈsɔːbənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absorbancy?
Absorbancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: ab · SOR · bun · see.
Is absorbancy 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 /æbˈsɔːbənsi/ (ab-SAW-bun-see).