How to Pronounce Absurd

To pronounce "absurd", say ABS-urd — 2 syllables, IPA /æbˈzɝd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/æbˈzɝd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “absurd”

"absurd" has 2 syllables: abs-urd. It rhymes with spurred and stirred, if that helps it stick.

What does absurd mean?

noun

An absurdity.
(often preceded by the) The opposition between the human search for meaning in life and the inability to find any; the state or condition in which man exists in an irrational universe and his life has no meaning outside of his existence.

adjective

Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly.
Inharmonious; dissonant.

Synonyms

foolish incongruous inconsistent irrational ludicrous preposterous ridiculous

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Words that rhyme with absurd

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spurred stirred conferred interred nerd demurred purred preferred deferred inferred concurred word

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "absurd"?▾

"Absurd" has 2 syllables: abs · urd.

What is the IPA transcription of "absurd"?▾

The IPA transcription of "absurd" is /æbˈzɝd/.

What does "absurd" mean?▾

Absurd: An absurdity.

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