How to Pronounce "abscond"
word
æbˈskɑnd
ab-SKAHND
ɐbskˈɒnd
ub-SKOND
Definition
To leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid the law or after taking something illegally.
IPA Transcription
American English
æbˈskɑnd
British English
ɐbskˈɒnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ab-SKAHND
UK
ub-SKOND
Listen in Context
The thief tried to abscond after stealing the money.
The suspect absconded from the police station.
He was arrested because he tried to abscond with company funds.
After the news broke, several officials allegedly absconded overnight.