How to pronounce obdormition
Say it like ob-dor-MISH-un. Obdormition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MISH).
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- ob
- dor
- MISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obdormition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- obKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- MISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obdormition
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ob-daw-MISH-un.
What does obdormition mean?
- The sensation of numbness that occurs in a limb when it falls asleep due to pressure on a nerve.
Where does obdormition come from?
From ob- + dormition.
Words that rhyme with obdormition
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Questions about saying obdormition
How do you pronounce obdormition?
Say ob-dor-MISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ɑbdɔrˈmɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɒbdɔːˈmɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obdormition?
Obdormition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MISH). Broken into parts: ob · dor · MISH · un.
Is obdormition pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɒbdɔːˈmɪʃən/ (ob-daw-MISH-un).