How to pronounce absorptance
Say it like ab-SORP-tuns. Absorptance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SORP).
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- ab
- SORP
- tuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absorptance 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.
- SORPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of absorptance
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-ZAWP-tuns.
What does absorptance mean?
- Absorbed radiation and incident radiation in a ratio format; a measurement that shows how well a surface absorbs radiation.
Where does absorptance come from?
Circa 20th century, from absorption + -ance.
Questions about saying absorptance
How do you pronounce absorptance?
Say ab-SORP-tuns. The American pronunciation is /æbˈsɔrptəns/. In British English it is /əbˈzɔːptəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absorptance?
Absorptance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SORP). Broken into parts: ab · SORP · tuns.
Is absorptance 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 /əbˈzɔːptəns/ (ub-ZAWP-tuns).