How to pronounce obloquies
Say it like OB-luh-kweez. Obloquies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB).
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- OB
- luh
- kweez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obloquies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kweezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of obloquies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB-luh-kweez.
What does obloquies mean?
- plural of obloquy How to pronounce obloquy
- plural of obloquie
Questions about saying obloquies
How do you pronounce obloquies?
Say OB-luh-kweez. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbləˌkwiz/. In British English it is /ˈɒbləˌkwiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obloquies?
Obloquies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB). Broken into parts: OB · luh · kweez.
Is obloquies pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒbləˌkwiːz/ (OB-luh-kweez).