How to Pronounce "in the absence of"
expression
IN thuh AB-sens uhv
IN thuh AB-sens ov
Definition
Used to talk about a situation where something is not present or available, and describes what happens as a result.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈæbsəns/ /ˈəv
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈæbsəns/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN thuh AB-sens uhv
UK
IN thuh AB-sens ov
Listen in Context
In the absence of water, plants cannot survive.
Decisions were made in the absence of the manager.
In the absence of any other ideas, we'll try this plan.
In the absence of proof, the rumors spread quickly.