How to pronounce obese
Say it like oh-BEES. Obese has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEES).
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- oh
- BEES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obese 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.
- BEESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of obese
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-BEES.
What does obese mean?
- excessively fat“a weighty man”
Where does obese come from?
From Latin obēsus, derived from obedō (“to devour, eat away”), from ob (“away”) + edō (“to eat”).
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Words that rhyme with obese
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Questions about saying obese
How do you pronounce obese?
Say oh-BEES. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈbis/. In British English it is /əʊˈbiːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obese?
Obese has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEES). Broken into parts: oh · BEES.
Is obese 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 /əʊˈbiːs/ (oh-BEES).