How to pronounce obnoxiously
Say it like ub-NOK-shuh-slee. Obnoxiously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOK).
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- ub
- NOK
- shuh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obnoxiously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of obnoxiously
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ub-NOK-shuh-slee.
What does obnoxiously mean?
- In an obnoxious manner.“We sat behind an obnoxiously loud couple in the cinema.”
Where does obnoxiously come from?
From obnoxious + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying obnoxiously
How do you pronounce obnoxiously?
Say ub-NOK-shuh-slee. The American pronunciation is /əbˈnɑkʃəsli/. In British English it is /əbˈnɒkʃəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obnoxiously?
Obnoxiously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOK). Broken into parts: ub · NOK · shuh · slee.
Is obnoxiously 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 /əbˈnɒkʃəsli/ (ub-NOK-shuh-slee).