How to pronounce absorbate
Say it like AB-sor-but. Absorbate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- sor
- but
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absorbate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- butKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of absorbate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AB-saw-but.
What does absorbate mean?
- Any substance that has been absorbed.
Where does absorbate come from?
From absorb + -ate.
Questions about saying absorbate
How do you pronounce absorbate?
Say AB-sor-but. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbsɔrbət/. In British English it is /ˈæbsɔːbət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absorbate?
Absorbate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · sor · but.
Is absorbate 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 /ˈæbsɔːbət/ (AB-saw-but).