How to pronounce obediently
Say it like oh-BEE-dee-unt-lee. Obediently has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE).
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- oh
- BEE
- dee
- unt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obediently pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of obediently
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-BEE-dee-unt-lee.
What does obediently mean?
- In an obedient manner.
Where does obediently come from?
From obedient + -ly.
Questions about saying obediently
How do you pronounce obediently?
Say oh-BEE-dee-unt-lee. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈbidiəntli/. In British English it is /əʊˈbiːdiəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obediently?
Obediently has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE). Broken into parts: oh · BEE · dee · unt · lee.
Is obediently pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əʊˈbiːdiəntli/ (oh-BEE-dee-unt-lee).