How to Pronounce Absorbent

To pronounce "absorbent", say ABS-orb-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /əbˈsɔː.bn̩t/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

absorbent

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Letters

/əbˈsɔː.bn̩t/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “absorbent”

"absorbent" has 3 syllables: abs-orb-ent. It rhymes with sorbent, if that helps it stick.

What does absorbent mean?

noun

  1. Anything which absorbs.
  2. (pluralized) The vessels by which the processes of absorption are carried on, as the lymphatics in animals, the extremities of the roots in plants.

adjective

  1. Having the ability or tendency to absorb; able to soak up liquid easily; absorptive.

    “Those paper towels were amazingly absorbent. That was quite a spill.”

Words that rhyme with absorbent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sorbent

Related words

absorptivehygroscopicspongysorbefacientabsorbefacientthirstyassimilatingassimilatory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "absorbent"?▾

"Absorbent" has 3 syllables: abs · orb · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "absorbent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "absorbent" is /əbˈsɔː.bn̩t/.

What does "absorbent" mean?▾

Absorbent: Anything which absorbs.

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