How to Pronounce Absorbing

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əbˈsɔː.bɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “absorbing”

"absorbing" has 3 syllables: abs-orb-ing. It rhymes with orbing and zorbing, if that helps it stick.

What does absorbing mean?

verb

  1. To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up.
  2. To engulf, as in water; to swallow up.

adjective

  1. Engrossing, that sustains someone's interest.

    “An absorbing pursuit.”

  2. (of a state) Allowing a process to enter it, but not to leave it.

Synonyms

assumebearpay foruse upassimilateengulfincorporateoverwhelmengrossingfascinating

Antonyms

emit

Words that rhyme with absorbing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

orbingzorbing

Related words

engrossingrivetingfascinatinggrippinginterestingtakingimmersiveaccommodating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "absorbing"?▾

"Absorbing" has 3 syllables: abs · orb · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "absorbing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "absorbing" is /əbˈsɔː.bɪŋ/.

What does "absorbing" mean?▾

Absorbing: To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up.

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