How to pronounce obliquity
Say it like uh-BLIK-wih-tee. Obliquity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLIK).
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- uh
- BLIK
- wih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obliquity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BLIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of obliquity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-BLIK-wih-tee.
What does obliquity mean?
- The quality of being oblique in direction, deviating from the horizontal or vertical; or the angle created by such a deviation.
- Axial tilt.
- Mental or moral deviation or perversity; immorality.
Where does obliquity come from?
From Middle French obliquité, from Latin oblīquitās, from oblīquus (“oblique”).
Words that rhyme with obliquity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of obliquity.
Questions about saying obliquity
How do you pronounce obliquity?
Say uh-BLIK-wih-tee. The American pronunciation is /əˈblɪkwɪti/. In British English it is /əˈblɪkwɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obliquity?
Obliquity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLIK). Broken into parts: uh · BLIK · wih · tee.
Is obliquity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈblɪkwɪti/ (uh-BLIK-wih-tee).