How to Pronounce "absentees"
word
ˌæbsənˈtiz
ab-sen-TEEZ
ˌæbsəntˈiːz
ab-sen-TEEZ
Definition
Absentees are people who are not present, especially when they are expected to be, such as in school or at work.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæbsənˈtiz
British English
ˌæbsəntˈiːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ab-sen-TEEZ
UK
ab-sen-TEEZ
Listen in Context
The teacher counted five absentees today.
All absentees must bring a note from home.
The list of absentees is on the board.
Meeting attendance was low, with several regular absentees.