How to Pronounce Absentee

To pronounce "absentee", say ABS-ent-ee — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌæb.sn̩ˈti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌæb.sn̩ˈti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “absentee”

"absentee" has 3 syllables: abs-ent-ee. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.

What does absentee mean?

noun

  1. A person who is absent from his or her employment, school, post, duty, etc.
  2. A landholder who lives in another district or country than the one in which his estate is situated.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to one that is absent.

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Words that rhyme with absentee

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "absentee"?▾

"Absentee" has 3 syllables: abs · ent · ee.

What is the IPA transcription of "absentee"?▾

The IPA transcription of "absentee" is /ˌæb.sn̩ˈti/.

What does "absentee" mean?▾

Absentee: A person who is absent from his or her employment, school, post, duty, etc.

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