How to pronounce adsorption
Say it like ud-SORP-shun. Adsorption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SORP).
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- ud
- SORP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adsorption pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SORPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adsorption
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ud-SAWP-shun.
What does adsorption mean?
- The adhesion of a liquid or gas on the surface of a solid material, forming a thin film on the surface.
Where does adsorption come from?
Borrowed from German Adsorption, from ad- + (Ab)sorption.
Words that rhyme with adsorption
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Questions about saying adsorption
How do you pronounce adsorption?
Say ud-SORP-shun. The American pronunciation is /ədˈsɔrpʃən/. In British English it is /ədˈsɔːpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adsorption?
Adsorption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SORP). Broken into parts: ud · SORP · shun.
Is adsorption 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 /ədˈsɔːpʃən/ (ud-SAWP-shun).