How to pronounce absorbing
Say it like ub-ZOR-bing. Absorbing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOR).
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- ub
- ZOR
- bing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absorbing 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.
- bingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of absorbing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-ZAW-bing.
What does absorbing mean?
- capable of arousing and holding the attention“a fascinating story”
Where does absorbing come from?
From absorb + -ing.
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Questions about saying absorbing
How do you pronounce absorbing?
Say ub-ZOR-bing. The American pronunciation is /əbˈzɔrbɪŋ/. In British English it is /əbˈzɔːbɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absorbing?
Absorbing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOR). Broken into parts: ub · ZOR · bing.
Is absorbing 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 /əbˈzɔːbɪŋ/ (ub-ZAW-bing).