How to Pronounce "absentia"
word
æbˈsɛnʃə
ab-SEN-shuh
æbˈsɛn.ti.ə
ab-SEN-tee-uh
Definition
A Latin term meaning 'in the absence (of someone)', most often used in legal or formal contexts when a decision or action happens while someone is not present.
IPA Transcription
American English
æbˈsɛnʃə
British English
æbˈsɛn.ti.ə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ab-SEN-shuh
UK
ab-SEN-tee-uh
Listen in Context
The student graduated absentia because he was living abroad.
He was tried absentia for the crime.
The award was accepted absentia by his family.
They held the ceremony absentia, since the recipient couldn't travel.