How to pronounce obreption
Say it like uh-BREP-shun. Obreption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREP).
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- uh
- BREP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obreption 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.
- BREPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obreption
American and British speakers say obreption in essentially the same way: /əˈbrɛpʃən/ in the US and /əˈbrɛpʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BREP-shun.
What does obreption mean?
- The inclusion of false statements in a petition for a rescript.
Where does obreption come from?
From Latin obreptio, from obrepo, obreptum (“to creep up to”), from ob (see prefix ob-) + repo (“to creep”).
Words that rhyme with obreption
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of obreption.
- exception
- reception
- perception
- conception
- deception
- inception
- interception
- contraception
- misconception
- preconception
Questions about saying obreption
How do you pronounce obreption?
Say uh-BREP-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˈbrɛpʃən/. In British English it is /əˈbrɛpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obreption?
Obreption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREP). Broken into parts: uh · BREP · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say obreption the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbrɛpʃən/ and the British form is /əˈbrɛpʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.