How to pronounce obscured
Say it like ub-SKYOORD. Obscured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKYOORD).
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- ub
- SKYOORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obscured 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.
- SKYOORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of obscured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-SKYOORD.
What does obscured mean?
- simple past and past participle of obscure How to pronounce obscure
- Made hidden, less visible, or dark.
Words that rhyme with obscured
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of obscured.
Questions about saying obscured
How do you pronounce obscured?
Say ub-SKYOORD. The American pronunciation is /əbˈskjʊrd/. In British English it is /əbˈskjʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obscured?
Obscured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKYOORD). Broken into parts: ub · SKYOORD.
Is obscured pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əbˈskjʊəd/ (ub-SKYOORD).