Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

absconce

/ˌæbˈskɑns/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ab-sconce
IPA: /ˌæbˈskɑns/

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A dark lantern used in church to read prayers etc during a service.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌæbˈskɑns/
British English: /ˌæbˈskɒns/

Inflected Forms

absconces (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce absconce?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌæbˈskɑns/.
What does absconce mean?: A dark lantern used in church to read prayers etc during a service.

How to pronounce absconce

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