How to pronounce absurdly
Say it like ab-SURD-lee. Absurdly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURD).
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- ab
- SURD
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absurdly 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.
- SURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of absurdly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-SURD-lee.
What does absurdly mean?
- In an absurd fashion.“He orated absurdly.”
- To an extreme degree.“The critics were absurdly extravagant with their praise.”
Where does absurdly come from?
From absurd + -ly.
Words that rhyme with absurdly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of absurdly.
Questions about saying absurdly
How do you pronounce absurdly?
Say ab-SURD-lee. The American pronunciation is /æbˈsɝdli/. In British English it is /əbˈsɜːdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absurdly?
Absurdly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURD). Broken into parts: ab · SURD · lee.
Is absurdly 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 /əbˈsɜːdli/ (ub-SURD-lee).