How to pronounce absorptions
Say it like ab-SORP-shunz. Absorptions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SORP).
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- ab
- SORP
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absorptions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of absorptions
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-ZAWP-shunz.
What does absorptions mean?
- plural of absorption How to pronounce absorption
Questions about saying absorptions
How do you pronounce absorptions?
Say ab-SORP-shunz. The American pronunciation is /æbˈsɔrpʃənz/. In British English it is /əbˈzɔːpʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absorptions?
Absorptions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SORP). Broken into parts: ab · SORP · shunz.
Is absorptions 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 /əbˈzɔːpʃənz/ (ub-ZAWP-shunz).