How to pronounce absorbency
Say it like ab-SOR-bun-see. Absorbency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/æbˈsɔrbənsi/ab-SOR-bun-see
UK British/æbˈsɔːbənsi/ab-SAW-bun-see
- ab
- SOR
- bun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absorbency 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 absorbency
- 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 absorbency mean?
noun
- The quality of being absorbent.
- The ratio of the absorbance or optical density of a substance to that of a similar body of pure solvent.
Where does absorbency come from?
From absorbance + -y.
Questions about saying absorbency
How do you pronounce absorbency?
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 absorbency?
Absorbency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: ab · SOR · bun · see.
Is absorbency 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).