How to pronounce obdured
Say it like ub-DYOORD. Obdured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYOORD).
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- ub
- DYOORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obdured pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DYOORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of obdured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-DYOORD.
What does obdured mean?
- simple past and past participle of obdure
Words that rhyme with obdured
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Questions about saying obdured
How do you pronounce obdured?
Say ub-DYOORD. The American pronunciation is /əbˈdjʊrd/. In British English it is /əbˈdjʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obdured?
Obdured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYOORD). Broken into parts: ub · DYOORD.
Is obdured 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 /əbˈdjʊəd/ (ub-DYOORD).