The word "absent" is pronounced as /ˈæbsənt/ in English. Here's a breakdown of the pronunciation:
- a - Pronounced as /æ/, which sounds like the "a" in "cat."
- bs - Pronounced as /bs/, where "b" sounds like the "b" in "bat," and "s" sounds like the "s" in "sun."
- ent - Pronounced as /ənt/, where "e" is a schwa sound, similar to the "a" in "about," and "nt" sounds like the "nt" in "ant."
So, when you say "absent," it sounds like "ab-sent" with the stress on the first syllable.
