How to pronounce absorbers
Say it like ub-ZOR-berz. Absorbers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOR).
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- ub
- ZOR
- berz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absorbers 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.
- ZORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- berzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of absorbers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-ZAW-buz.
What does absorbers mean?
- plural of absorber How to pronounce absorber
Questions about saying absorbers
How do you pronounce absorbers?
Say ub-ZOR-berz. The American pronunciation is /əbˈzɔrbɚz/. In British English it is /əbˈzɔːbəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absorbers?
Absorbers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOR). Broken into parts: ub · ZOR · berz.
Is absorbers 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 /əbˈzɔːbəz/ (ub-ZAW-buz).