How to pronounce obelus
Say it like OB-uh-lus. Obelus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB).
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US American/ˈɑbələs/OB-uh-lus
UK British/ˈɒbɪləs/OB-ih-lus
- OB
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obelus 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obelus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB-ih-lus.
What does obelus mean?
noun
- 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 obelisk.
Questions about saying obelus
How do you pronounce obelus?
Say OB-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbələs/. In British English it is /ˈɒbɪləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obelus?
Obelus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB). Broken into parts: OB · uh · lus.
Is obelus 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 /ˈɒbɪləs/ (OB-ih-lus).