How to pronounce obolary
Say it like AH-buh-luh-ree. Obolary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- buh
- luh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obolary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of obolary
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB-uh-luh-ree.
What does obolary mean?
- Possessing only small coins; impoverished.
Where does obolary come from?
From obolus + -ary.
Questions about saying obolary
How do you pronounce obolary?
Say AH-buh-luh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbələri/. In British English it is /ˈɒbələri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obolary?
Obolary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · buh · luh · ree.
Is obolary 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 /ˈɒbələri/ (OB-uh-luh-ree).