How to Pronounce "absences"
word
ˈæbsənsɪz
AB-suhn-siz
ˈæbsənsɪz
AB-suhn-siz
Definition
Absences are times when someone is not present at a place where they are expected to be, such as school or work.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæbsənsɪz
British English
ˈæbsənsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AB-suhn-siz
UK
AB-suhn-siz
Listen in Context
Too many absences can affect your grades.
Her absences were noticed by her manager.
I apologized for my absences last week.
His frequent absences made it hard for the team to finish the project.