How to pronounce absorbedness
Say it like ab-SOR-bid-nus. Absorbedness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).
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- ab
- SOR
- bid
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absorbedness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of absorbedness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ab-SAW-bid-nus.
What does absorbedness mean?
- The quality of being absorbed.
Where does absorbedness come from?
From absorbed + -ness.
Questions about saying absorbedness
How do you pronounce absorbedness?
Say ab-SOR-bid-nus. The American pronunciation is /æbˈsɔrbɪdnəs/. In British English it is /æbˈsɔːbɪdnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absorbedness?
Absorbedness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: ab · SOR · bid · nus.
Is absorbedness 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 /æbˈsɔːbɪdnəs/ (ab-SAW-bid-nus).