How do you pronounce "absolute"?

In American English: /ˈæbsəˌluːt/ (ABS-uh-loot). In British English: /ˈæbsəlˌuːt/ (ABS-uhl-oot). In Canadian English: /ˈæbsəˌluːt/ (ABS-uh-loot). In Australian English: /ˈabsəlˌuːt/ (ABS-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæbsəˌluːt/ (ABS-uh-loot), while in British English it's /ˈæbsəlˌuːt/ (ABS-uhl-oot).

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absolute

/ˈæbsəˌluːt/

ABS-uh-loot

Syllable Breakdown

æbsab·əso·luːtlute

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Last updated: 2026-02-12