How to pronounce obit
Say it like OH-bit. Obit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce obit. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- OH
- bit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of obit
American and British speakers say obit in essentially the same way: /ˈoʊbɪt/ in the US and /ˈɒbɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: OB-it.
Other ways to say obit
Obit also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- oh-BIT /oʊˈbɪt/
What does obit mean?
- A record of a person's death.
- An obituary.
Where does obit come from?
From Anglo-Norman obit, Middle French obit, and their source, Latin obitus (“going down; death”), from obīre (“to go down, to die”).
Questions about saying obit
How do you pronounce obit?
Say OH-bit. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊbɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɒbɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obit?
Obit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · bit.
Do Americans and Brits say obit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈoʊbɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɒbɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.