How to pronounce obliteration
Say it like uh-blit-uh-RAY-shun. Obliteration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY).
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- uh
- blit
- uh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obliteration 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.
- blitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obliteration
- 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-RAY-shun.
What does obliteration mean?
- The total destruction of something.
- The concealing or covering of something.
- The cancellation, erasure or deletion of something.
Where does obliteration come from?
From obliterate + -ion.
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Words that rhyme with obliteration
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Questions about saying obliteration
How do you pronounce obliteration?
Say uh-blit-uh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˌblɪtəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /əˌblɪtəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obliteration?
Obliteration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY). Broken into parts: uh · blit · uh · RAY · shun.
Is obliteration 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 /əˌblɪtəˈreɪʃən/ (uh-blit-uh-RAY-shun).