How to Pronounce "absconded"
word
æbˈskɑndɪd
ab-SKON-did
ɐbskˈɒndɪd
ub-SKON-did
Definition
Left a place suddenly and secretly, usually to avoid arrest or trouble, often with something valuable.
IPA Transcription
American English
æbˈskɑndɪd
British English
ɐbskˈɒndɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ab-SKON-did
UK
ub-SKON-did
Listen in Context
The prisoner absconded from jail last night.
She absconded with a large sum of money.
The thief absconded before the police arrived.
By the time anyone noticed, the accountant had absconded with the company funds.