How to pronounce obeys
Say it like oh-BAYZ. Obeys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYZ).
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- oh
- BAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obeys 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.
- BAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of obeys
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-BAYZ.
What does obeys mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of obey How to pronounce obey
Words that rhyme with obeys
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Questions about saying obeys
How do you pronounce obeys?
Say oh-BAYZ. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈbeɪz/. In British English it is /əʊˈbeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obeys?
Obeys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYZ). Broken into parts: oh · BAYZ.
Is obeys 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 /əʊˈbeɪz/ (oh-BAYZ).