How to pronounce objurgatory
Say it like ahb-JUR-guh-tar-ee. Objurgatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ɑbˈdʒʌrɡətɑri/ahb-JUR-guh-tar-ee
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- ahb
- JUR
- guh
- tar
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Objurgatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahbKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- JURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does objurgatory mean?
adjective
- Strongly rebuking or scolding.
Where does objurgatory come from?
From Latin obiūrgātōrius, from obiūrgō (“to rebuke”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- reprehensive
- reproachful
- reproving
Questions about saying objurgatory
How do you pronounce objurgatory?
Say ahb-JUR-guh-tar-ee. The American pronunciation is /ɑbˈdʒʌrɡətɑri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in objurgatory?
Objurgatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUR). Broken into parts: ahb · JUR · guh · tar · ee.