How to pronounce obscenely
Say it like ob-SEE-nuh-lee. Obscenely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- ob
- SEE
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obscenely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- obKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of obscenely
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ob-SEE-nuh-lee.
What does obscenely mean?
- In an obscene manner; vulgarly.
- In an excessive manner.
Where does obscenely come from?
From obscene + -ly.
Words that rhyme with obscenely
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Questions about saying obscenely
How do you pronounce obscenely?
Say ob-SEE-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɑbˈsinəli/. In British English it is /ɒbˈsiːnəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obscenely?
Obscenely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: ob · SEE · nuh · lee.
Is obscenely 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 /ɒbˈsiːnəli/ (ob-SEE-nuh-lee).