How to pronounce absurdist
Say it like ab-SUR-dust. Absurdist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- ab
- SUR
- dust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absurdist 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.
- dustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of absurdist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-SUR-dust.
What does absurdist mean?
- An advocate of absurdism, in particular a writer of absurd topics.
- Of, or relating to absurdism.
Where does absurdist come from?
From absurd + -ist.
Questions about saying absurdist
How do you pronounce absurdist?
Say ab-SUR-dust. The American pronunciation is /æbˈsɝdəst/. In British English it is /əbˈsɜːdəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absurdist?
Absurdist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: ab · SUR · dust.
Is absurdist 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 /əbˈsɜːdəst/ (ub-SUR-dust).