How Do You Spell ABSE?
Pronunciation: [ɐbsˈɛ] (IPA) 
The word "ABSE" is a bit tricky when it comes to spelling. It may seem like a simple four-letter word, but its phonetic transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) reveals its complexity. The IPA transcription for "ABSE" is /æbs/, with the "a" being pronounced like "cat" and the "bs" sounding like "abs." The final "e" in "ABSE" is silent, making the word's pronunciation end abruptly. Despite its peculiar spelling, "ABSE" still has an important place in language as a valid Scrabble word.
