How to pronounce obduracy
Say it like AHB-duu-ruh-see. Obduracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHB).
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- AHB
- duu
- ruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obduracy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of obduracy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB-duu-ruh-see.
What does obduracy mean?
- The state of being obdurate, intractable, or stubbornly inflexible.
Where does obduracy come from?
From obdur(ate) + -acy.
Questions about saying obduracy
How do you pronounce obduracy?
Say AHB-duu-ruh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbdʊrəsi/. In British English it is /ˈɒbdʊrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obduracy?
Obduracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHB). Broken into parts: AHB · duu · ruh · see.
Is obduracy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒbdʊrəsi/ (OB-duu-ruh-see).