How to pronounce “absently” in English

over his eyes. He surveys the kitchen, mor--mouth corners dragging lower. It's always depressing to come into these scenes. "Well, they were all inside when we broke down the door."I nod absently as I shake monsoon water from my hat. "Great, thanks." Liquid beads scatter on the floor, joining puddles of wet from the pop squad along with the maggot debrisof the spaghetti dinner. I put my hat back on. Water still manages to drip off the brim and slip under my collar, a slick rivulet of discomfort. Someone closes the door to