How do you pronounce "abscond"?

In American English: /æbˈskɑːnd/ (ab-SKAHND). In British English: /əbskˈɒnd/ (uhbsk-OND). In Canadian English: /æbˈskɑːnd/ (ab-SKAHND). In Australian English: /ɐbskˈɒnd/ (ⱯBSK).

Is "abscond" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /æbˈskɑːnd/ (ab-SKAHND), while in British English it's /əbskˈɒnd/ (uhbsk-OND).

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abscond

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/æbˈskɑːnd/

ab-SKAHND

Syllable Breakdown

æbab·skɑːndscond

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Last updated: 2026-02-12