How to Pronounce Absorbance

To pronounce "absorbance", say ABS-orb-anc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /əbˈsɔɹ.bn̩s/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/əbˈsɔɹ.bn̩s/

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💡 Tip for remembering “absorbance”

"absorbance" has 4 syllables: abs-orb-anc-e.

What does absorbance mean?

noun

  1. A logarithmic measure of the amount of light that is absorbed when passing through a substance; the capacity of a substance to absorb light of a given wavelength; optical density.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "absorbance"?▾

"Absorbance" has 4 syllables: abs · orb · anc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "absorbance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "absorbance" is /əbˈsɔɹ.bn̩s/.

What does "absorbance" mean?▾

Absorbance: A logarithmic measure of the amount of light that is absorbed when passing through a substance; the capacity of a substance to absorb light of a given wavelength; optical density.

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