To pronounce "absently", say ABS-ently — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæb.sn̩t.li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈæb.sn̩t.li/
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"absently" has 2 syllables: abs-ently.
adverb
"Absently" has 2 syllables: abs · ently.
The IPA transcription of "absently" is /ˈæb.sn̩t.li/.
Absently: In an absent-minded or abstracted manner.
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