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How to Pronounce Abscond?

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How to Pronounce Abscond?
Hey! My kid heard the word 'abscond' in a movie the other day, and now we're all wondering how to pronounce it correctly. Can you help us out?
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Lauren P
Lauren P
Lauren P - Tutor account
Near Native Speaker
Philippines

Of course! The word "abscond" is a great one to learn—it’s not super common but very useful! Here’s how to pronounce it:

Phonetic Spelling:

uhb-SKOND

Key Points:

  • The stress is on the second syllable: "SKOND."
  • It has two syllables in total.

What It Means:

To abscond means to leave secretly, especially to avoid trouble or punishment.

Sample Sentence:

The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewels but was caught by the police.

Hope this helps clear things up! 😊 Thank you, and hope this helps!

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