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.