Correct option is C
The phonetic transcription of
absolute is /æbsəljuːt/. This pronunciation follows the standard British English system, where "y" in "absolute" represents the /juː/ sound. Phonetic transcription helps accurately represent how words are pronounced.
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absolute.
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(a) /ɒbsɒluːt/: Incorrect, as the vowel sounds do not match
absolute.
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(b) /æbsəlut/: Incorrect; omits the /juː/ sound.
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(d) /æbsɔ:luːt/: Incorrect vowel representation;
absolute does not have /ɔ:/ sound.