How to pronounce absurda
Say it like ab-SUR-duh. Absurda has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- ab
- SUR
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absurda 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.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of absurda
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-SUR-duh.
What does absurda mean?
- plural of absurdum
Words that rhyme with absurda
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of absurda.
Questions about saying absurda
How do you pronounce absurda?
Say ab-SUR-duh. The American pronunciation is /æbˈsɝdə/. In British English it is /əbˈsɜːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absurda?
Absurda has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: ab · SUR · duh.
Is absurda 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 /əbˈsɜːdə/ (ub-SUR-duh).