How to pronounce obscurant
Say it like ob-SKYUH-runt. Obscurant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKYUH).
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- ob
- SKYUH
- runt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obscurant 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.
- SKYUHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obscurant
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ob-SKYOOR-unt.
What does obscurant mean?
- Acting or tending to confound, obfuscate, or obscure.
- Typical of or pertaining to obscurants; obscurantic; obscurantistic.
- One who acts to confound or obfuscate; an obscurantist.
- A person who seeks to prevent or hinder enquiry and the advancement of knowledge or wisdom; an agent of endarkenment.
- An opposer of lucidity and transparency in the political and intellectual spheres.
Where does obscurant come from?
Entering English circa 1793–1799: From German Obskurant and French obscurant, from classical Latin obscūrant-, stem of obscūrāns, present participle of obscūrāre (“to obscure”), from obscūrus (“dark”).
Questions about saying obscurant
How do you pronounce obscurant?
Say ob-SKYUH-runt. The American pronunciation is /ɑbˈskjərənt/. In British English it is /ɒbˈskjʊərənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obscurant?
Obscurant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKYUH). Broken into parts: ob · SKYUH · runt.
Is obscurant 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 /ɒbˈskjʊərənt/ (ob-SKYOOR-unt).