How to pronounce absorptive
Say it like ab-SORP-tiv. Absorptive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SORP).
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- ab
- SORP
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absorptive 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of absorptive
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ab-SAWP-tiv.
What does absorptive mean?
- Having power, capacity, or tendency to absorb or imbibe; absorbent.
- Any substance that absorbs.
Where does absorptive come from?
From absorb + -tive.
Questions about saying absorptive
How do you pronounce absorptive?
Say ab-SORP-tiv. The American pronunciation is /æbˈsɔrptɪv/. In British English it is /æbˈsɔːptɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absorptive?
Absorptive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SORP). Broken into parts: ab · SORP · tiv.
Is absorptive 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 /æbˈsɔːptɪv/ (ab-SAWP-tiv).