How many syllables in "absorbed"?

"absorbed" has 2 syllabes (ab - sorbed).

How to divide "absorbed"?

"absorbed" divides into 2 parts: ab · sorbed.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"absorbed": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:ab·sorbed

Accent principal

ab-SORBED(ab · sorbed)○ ●

Stress in "absorbed" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əbˈzɔːrbd⁄

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IPAəbˈzɔːrbd

Syllabesab·sorbed

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How many syllables in "absorbed"?: "absorbed" has 2 syllabes (ab - sorbed).
How to divide "absorbed"?: "absorbed" divides into 2 parts: ab · sorbed.
Where is the stress in "absorbed"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "absorbed"?: Say each syllable slowly (ab... sorbed) and listen on SayItVid.