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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable ab
  • 6 letters
Syllables
ab-sent: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: AB-sent.
Pronunciation
/ˈæbsənt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as ab-sent.

Words that rhyme with absent

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide absent into syllables?

absent divides as ab-sent. ab-sent: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in absent?

Absent has 2 syllables (ab-sent).

Which syllable is stressed in absent?

The stressed syllable in absent is ab. The 1st syllable is stressed: AB-sent.

How do you pronounce absent?

/ˈæbsənt/ in American English.