How to pronounce obscurity
Say it like ub-SKYUUR-uh-tee. Obscurity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKYUUR).
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- ub
- SKYUUR
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obscurity 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of obscurity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ub-SKYOOR-rih-tee.
What does obscurity mean?
- Darkness; the absence of light.
- The state of being unknown; a thing that is unknown.“She was plucked from obscurity to star in a Broadway musical.”
- The quality of being difficult to understand; a thing that is difficult to understand.
Where does obscurity come from?
From Middle English obscurite, obscuryte, from Middle French obscurité and its etymon Latin obscūritās.
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Words that rhyme with obscurity
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Questions about saying obscurity
How do you pronounce obscurity?
Say ub-SKYUUR-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /əbˈskjʊrəti/. In British English it is /əbˈskjʊərɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obscurity?
Obscurity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKYUUR). Broken into parts: ub · SKYUUR · uh · tee.
Is obscurity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əbˈskjʊərɪti/ (ub-SKYOOR-rih-tee).