How to pronounce absorber
Say it like ub-SOR-ber. Absorber has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).
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- ub
- SOR
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absorber 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.
- SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of absorber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-SAW-buh.
What does absorber mean?
- Something that absorbs.
- A device which causes gas or vapor to be absorbed by a liquid.
- A material that absorbs neutrons in a reactor.
Where does absorber come from?
From absorb + -er.
Questions about saying absorber
How do you pronounce absorber?
Say ub-SOR-ber. The American pronunciation is /əbˈsɔrbɚ/. In British English it is /əbˈsɔːbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absorber?
Absorber has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: ub · SOR · ber.
Is absorber 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 /əbˈsɔːbə/ (ub-SAW-buh).