How to Pronounce Absconding

To pronounce "absconding", say ABSC-ond-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

ABSC-ond-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “absconding”

"absconding" has 3 syllables: absc-ond-ing. It rhymes with corresponding and bonding, if that helps it stick.

What does absconding mean?

verb

  1. To flee, often secretly; to steal away, particularly to avoid arrest or prosecution.

    “The thieves absconded with our property.”

  2. To withdraw from.

noun

  1. An instance in which someone absconds.

Synonyms

concealfleerun awaysteal away

Words that rhyme with absconding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

correspondingbondingquandongrespondingquandangponding

Related words

decampabsquatulateboltgetawayfugitiveescapefleeingrun

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "absconding"?▾

"Absconding" has 3 syllables: absc · ond · ing.

What does "absconding" mean?▾

Absconding: To flee, often secretly; to steal away, particularly to avoid arrest or prosecution.

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