How to pronounce reabsorbed
Say it like ree-ub-ZORBD. Reabsorbed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZORBD).
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- ree
- ub
- ZORBD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reabsorbed 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.
- ZORBDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of reabsorbed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-ub-ZAWBD.
What does reabsorbed mean?
- simple past and past participle of reabsorb How to pronounce reabsorb
Questions about saying reabsorbed
How do you pronounce reabsorbed?
Say ree-ub-ZORBD. The American pronunciation is /ˌriəbˈzɔrbd/. In British English it is /ˌriːəbˈzɔːbd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reabsorbed?
Reabsorbed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZORBD). Broken into parts: ree · ub · ZORBD.
Is reabsorbed 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 /ˌriːəbˈzɔːbd/ (ree-ub-ZAWBD).