How to Pronounce "absorption"
word
əbˈsɔɹpʃən/, /əbˈzɔɹpʃən
ub-SORP-shun
ɐbsˈɔːpʃən
ub-SAWP-shun
Definition
The process by which a substance takes in or soaks up another substance, such as a sponge soaking up water, or the way the body takes in nutrients. It can also mean being fully involved or interested in something.
IPA Transcription
American English
əbˈsɔɹpʃən/, /əbˈzɔɹpʃən
British English
ɐbsˈɔːpʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ub-SORP-shun
UK
ub-SAWP-shun
Listen in Context
The absorption of sunlight helps plants grow.
A sponge is good at absorption of water.
The body needs absorption of vitamins to stay healthy.
Her complete absorption in the book made her forget the time.