How to pronounce absorpt
Say it like ab-SORPT. Absorpt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SORPT).
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- ab
- SORPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absorpt 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.
- SORPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of absorpt
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ab-SAWPT.
What does absorpt mean?
- absorbed
Where does absorpt come from?
From Latin absorptus, perfect passive participle of absorbeō (“absorb”).
Words that rhyme with absorpt
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Questions about saying absorpt
How do you pronounce absorpt?
Say ab-SORPT. The American pronunciation is /æbˈsɔrpt/. In British English it is /æbˈsɔːpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absorpt?
Absorpt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SORPT). Broken into parts: ab · SORPT.
Is absorpt 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 /æbˈsɔːpt/ (ab-SAWPT).