How to Pronounce "absent"
word
AB-suhnt
AB-suhnt
Definition
Not present in a place or situation where one is expected. Can also describe a distracted or inattentive state of mind, or mean 'without' in formal usage.
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AB-suhnt
UK
AB-suhnt
Listen in Context
Three students were absent from class today.
She had an absent look on her face during the meeting.
My father was absent for most of my childhood.
He nodded absently, clearly thinking about something else entirely.