How to pronounce absence
noun The state of not being present.
Written sound guide
ABsuhns
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
Find the sounds
Break it down.
Give AB the strongest beat
Keep b before s and use the a in cat in the strong first syllable.
01ABStrongest beat
02suhnsLighter beat
Say it in context
Try a whole sentence.
“Please explain your absence from class.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say absence slowly. Give AB the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with absence.
What should I check?
Keep b before s and use the a in cat in the strong first syllable. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
