How to pronounce obscuring
Say it like ub-SKYUUR-ing. Obscuring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKYUUR).
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- ub
- SKYUUR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obscuring 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.
- SKYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of obscuring
American and British speakers say obscuring in essentially the same way: /əbˈskjʊrɪŋ/ in the US and /əbˈskjʊrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-SKYUUR-ing.
What does obscuring mean?
- present participle and gerund of obscure How to pronounce obscure
- The process of making obscure; a concealing or darkening.
Words that rhyme with obscuring
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Questions about saying obscuring
How do you pronounce obscuring?
Say ub-SKYUUR-ing. The American pronunciation is /əbˈskjʊrɪŋ/. In British English it is /əbˈskjʊrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obscuring?
Obscuring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKYUUR). Broken into parts: ub · SKYUUR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say obscuring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈskjʊrɪŋ/ and the British form is /əbˈskjʊrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.