How to pronounce absorbed
Say it like ub-ZORBD. Absorbed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZORBD).
VoiceSpeed
US American/əbˈzɔrbd/ub-ZORBD
UK British/əbˈzɔːbd/ub-ZAWBD
- ub
- ZORBD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absorbed 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.
- ZORBDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of absorbed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-ZAWBD.
What does absorbed mean?
adjective
- Fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed.“fully absorbed”
- That has been taken in, engulfed, imbibed, or assimilated.
- simple past and past participle of absorb How to pronounce absorb
Where does absorbed come from?
From absorb + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying absorbed
How do you pronounce absorbed?
Say ub-ZORBD. The American pronunciation is /əbˈzɔrbd/. In British English it is /əbˈzɔːbd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absorbed?
Absorbed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZORBD). Broken into parts: ub · ZORBD.
Is absorbed 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 /əbˈzɔːbd/ (ub-ZAWBD).