How to pronounce obfuscation
Say it like ahb-fuh-SKAY-shun. Obfuscation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKAY).
- ahb
- fuh
- SKAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obfuscation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SKAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obfuscation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ob-fuh-SKAY-shun.
What does obfuscation mean?
- The act or process of obfuscating, or obscuring the perception of something; the concept of concealing the meaning of a communication by making it more confusing and harder to interpret.
- The alteration of computer code to preserve its behavior while concealing its structure and intent.“You need to turn on obfuscation for these classes.”
- Confusion, bewilderment, or a baffled state resulting from something obfuscated, or made more opaque and muddled with the intent to obscure information.
Where does obfuscation come from?
From Middle English obfuscacioun, from Latin obfuscātiō, obfuscātiōnem, from obfuscāre (“to darken”), from ob (“over”) + fuscāre (“to make dark”), from fuscus (“dark”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- bewilderment
- puzzlement
- befuddlement
- mystification
- bafflement
- bemusement
Words that rhyme with obfuscation
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Questions about saying obfuscation
How do you pronounce obfuscation?
Say ahb-fuh-SKAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑbfəˈskeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɒbfəˈskeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obfuscation?
Obfuscation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKAY). Broken into parts: ahb · fuh · SKAY · shun.
Is obfuscation 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 /ˌɒbfəˈskeɪʃən/ (ob-fuh-SKAY-shun).