How to pronounce obits
Say it like OH-bits. Obits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈoʊbɪts/OH-bits
UK British/ˈəʊbɪts/OH-bits
- OH
- bits
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obits 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.
- bitsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of obits
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-bits.
Other ways to say obits
Obits also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- oh-BITS /oʊˈbɪts/
What does obits mean?
noun
- plural of obit How to pronounce obit
Questions about saying obits
How do you pronounce obits?
Say OH-bits. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊbɪts/. In British English it is /ˈəʊbɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obits?
Obits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · bits.
Is obits 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 /ˈəʊbɪts/ (OH-bits).