How to Pronounce "absorbs"
word
əbˈzɔɹbz
ub-ZORBZ
ɐbsˈɔːbz
ub-ZAWBZ
Definition
Takes in or soaks up a liquid, substance, or information. It can describe both physical processes (like a sponge with water) or figurative ones (like learning information).
IPA Transcription
American English
əbˈzɔɹbz
British English
ɐbsˈɔːbz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ub-ZORBZ
UK
ub-ZAWBZ
Listen in Context
A sponge absorbs water quickly.
The black shirt absorbs more sunlight than the white one.
This fabric absorbs sweat, so you stay dry.
He quickly absorbs new ideas at work.