How to Pronounce "absorbing"
word
əbˈzɔɹbɪŋ
ub-ZOR-bing
ɐbsˈɔːbɪŋ
ub-SAWR-bing
Definition
Very interesting and holding your attention completely. Often used to describe activities, books, or experiences that are so engaging you don't notice time passing.
IPA Transcription
American English
əbˈzɔɹbɪŋ
British English
ɐbsˈɔːbɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ub-ZOR-bing
UK
ub-SAWR-bing
Listen in Context
This book is so absorbing that I can't put it down.
The movie was absorbing from start to finish.
She finds puzzles to be very absorbing.
I got so absorbing in my work that I missed lunch.