How to Pronounce "absentee"
word
ˌæbsənˈti
ab-suhn-TEE
ˌæbsəntˈiː
ab-suhn-TEE
Definition
A person who is expected to be somewhere, like at work or a meeting, but is not present.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæbsənˈti
British English
ˌæbsəntˈiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ab-suhn-TEE
UK
ab-suhn-TEE
Listen in Context
There was only one absentee in class today.
The list of absentees was posted on the door.
An absentee must explain their absence to the teacher.
Any absentee will miss important information from the meeting.