How to pronounce obelisk
Say it like OB-uh-lisk. Obelisk has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB).
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US American/ˈɑbəlɪsk/OB-uh-lisk
UK British/ˈɒbəlɪsk/OB-uh-lisk
- OB
- uh
- lisk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obelisk 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.
- liskKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of obelisk
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB-uh-lisk.
What does obelisk mean?
noun
- A tall, square, tapered, stone monolith topped with a pyramidal point, frequently used as a monument.
- A dagger symbol (†), which is used in printed matter as a reference mark to refer the reader to a footnote, marginal note, etc.; beside a person's name to indicate that the person is deceased; or beside a date to indicate that it is a person's death date.
- An RNA structure similar to a viroid, with a rod-like secondary structure, which comprises its own phylogenetic group.
- To adopt the obelisk posture; to point the tip of the abdomen towards the sun.
Questions about saying obelisk
How do you pronounce obelisk?
Say OB-uh-lisk. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbəlɪsk/. In British English it is /ˈɒbəlɪsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obelisk?
Obelisk has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB). Broken into parts: OB · uh · lisk.
Is obelisk 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 /ˈɒbəlɪsk/ (OB-uh-lisk).