How to pronounce obliterates
Say it like uh-BLIT-uh-rayts. Obliterates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLIT).
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- uh
- BLIT
- uh
- rayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obliterates 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.
- BLITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of obliterates
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-BLIT-uh-rayts.
What does obliterates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of obliterate How to pronounce obliterate
Questions about saying obliterates
How do you pronounce obliterates?
Say uh-BLIT-uh-rayts. The American pronunciation is /əˈblɪtəˌreɪts/. In British English it is /əˈblɪtəˌreɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obliterates?
Obliterates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLIT). Broken into parts: uh · BLIT · uh · rayts.
Is obliterates 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 /əˈblɪtəˌreɪts/ (uh-BLIT-uh-rayts).