How to pronounce obeli
Say it like OB-uh-ly. Obeli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB).
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US American/ˈɑbəˌlaɪ/OB-uh-ly
UK British/ˈɒbɪlaɪ/OB-ih-ly
- OB
- uh
- ly
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obeli pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of obeli
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB-ih-ly.
What does obeli mean?
noun
- plural of obelus How to pronounce obelus
Questions about saying obeli
How do you pronounce obeli?
Say OB-uh-ly. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbəˌlaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɒbɪlaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obeli?
Obeli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB). Broken into parts: OB · uh · ly.
Is obeli 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 /ˈɒbɪlaɪ/ (OB-ih-ly).