How to Pronounce "absent from"
expression
ˈæbsənt/ /ˈfɹəm
AB-sent frum
ˈæb.sn̩t/ /fɹˈɒm
AB-snt fr-OM
Definition
Not present in a place, event, or situation where one is expected to be.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæbsənt/ /ˈfɹəm
British English
ˈæb.sn̩t/ /fɹˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AB-sent frum
UK
AB-snt fr-OM
Listen in Context
He was absent from school yesterday.
Why were you absent from the meeting?
Three players were absent from practice.
Sorry I was absent from your party last weekend.