How to pronounce absurdities
Say it like ub-SUR-duh-teez. Absurdities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- ub
- SUR
- duh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absurdities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of absurdities
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ub-SUR-duh-teez.
What does absurdities mean?
- plural of absurdity How to pronounce absurdity
Questions about saying absurdities
How do you pronounce absurdities?
Say ub-SUR-duh-teez. The American pronunciation is /əbˈsɝdətiz/. In British English it is /əbˈsɜːdətiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absurdities?
Absurdities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: ub · SUR · duh · teez.
Is absurdities 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 /əbˈsɜːdətiz/ (ub-SUR-duh-teez).