How to Pronounce "absent without leave"
expression
ˈæbsənt/ /wɪˈðaʊt/, /wɪˈθaʊt/ /ˈɫiv
AB-sent wi-THOWT LEEV
ˈæb.sn̩t/ /wɪðˈaʊt/ /lˈiːv
AB-snt with-OWT LEEV
Definition
To be away from one's duty or post without official permission, especially in the military. Can also describe someone absent from work or school without authorization.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæbsənt/ /wɪˈðaʊt/, /wɪˈθaʊt/ /ˈɫiv
British English
ˈæb.sn̩t/ /wɪðˈaʊt/ /lˈiːv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AB-sent wi-THOWT LEEV
UK
AB-snt with-OWT LEEV
Listen in Context
He was punished for being absent without leave.
Soldiers must not go absent without leave.
She was reported absent without leave from school.
Did you hear Mark went absent without leave last Friday?