How to pronounce obscures
Say it like ub-SKYOORZ. Obscures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKYOORZ).
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- ub
- SKYOORZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obscures 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.
- SKYOORZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of obscures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-SKYOORZ.
What does obscures mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of obscure How to pronounce obscure
Words that rhyme with obscures
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Questions about saying obscures
How do you pronounce obscures?
Say ub-SKYOORZ. The American pronunciation is /əbˈskjʊrz/. In British English it is /əbˈskjʊəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obscures?
Obscures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKYOORZ). Broken into parts: ub · SKYOORZ.
Is obscures 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 /əbˈskjʊəz/ (ub-SKYOORZ).