How to pronounce absurdness
Say it like ab-SURD-nus. Absurdness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURD).
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- ab
- SURD
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absurdness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of absurdness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-SURD-nus.
What does absurdness mean?
- The quality of being absurd; absurdity.
Where does absurdness come from?
From absurd + -ness.
Questions about saying absurdness
How do you pronounce absurdness?
Say ab-SURD-nus. The American pronunciation is /æbˈsɝdnəs/. In British English it is /əbˈsɜːdnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absurdness?
Absurdness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURD). Broken into parts: ab · SURD · nus.
Is absurdness 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 /əbˈsɜːdnəs/ (ub-SURD-nus).