How to pronounce absorbedly
Say it like ab-SOR-bid-lee. Absorbedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).
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- ab
- SOR
- bid
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absorbedly 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.
- bidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of absorbedly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ab-SAW-bid-lee.
What does absorbedly mean?
- In a manner as if wholly engrossed or engaged.
Where does absorbedly come from?
From absorbed + -ly.
Words that rhyme with absorbedly
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Questions about saying absorbedly
How do you pronounce absorbedly?
Say ab-SOR-bid-lee. The American pronunciation is /æbˈsɔrbɪdli/. In British English it is /æbˈsɔːbɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absorbedly?
Absorbedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: ab · SOR · bid · lee.
Is absorbedly 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 /æbˈsɔːbɪdli/ (ab-SAW-bid-lee).