How to Pronounce “absence

word

/ˈæbsəns/
AB-suhnts
/ˈæbsəns/
AB-suhnts

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈæbsəns/

British English

/ˈæbsəns/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

AB-suhnts

UK

AB-suhnts

Listen in Context

Her absence from class was noticed by the teacher.

The absence of sugar changed the taste of the cake.

His long absence made his friends worry.

In the absence of a manager, Maria made the final decision.