How to pronounce reabsorb
Say it like ree-ub-ZORB. Reabsorb has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZORB).
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- ree
- ub
- ZORB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reabsorb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZORBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of reabsorb
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-ub-ZAWB.
What does reabsorb mean?
- To absorb again.
Where does reabsorb come from?
From re- + absorb.
Questions about saying reabsorb
How do you pronounce reabsorb?
Say ree-ub-ZORB. The American pronunciation is /ˌriəbˈzɔrb/. In British English it is /ˌriːəbˈzɔːb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reabsorb?
Reabsorb has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZORB). Broken into parts: ree · ub · ZORB.
Is reabsorb 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 /ˌriːəbˈzɔːb/ (ree-ub-ZAWB).