How to pronounce obsequies
Say it like OB-suh-kweez. Obsequies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɑbsəkwiz/OB-suh-kweez
UK British/ˈɒbsəkwiːz/OB-suh-kweez
- OB
- suh
- kweez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obsequies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kweezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of obsequies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB-suh-kweez.
What does obsequies mean?
Where does obsequies come from?
Plural of obsequy; from Middle English obsequias, obsequies, obsequyes, from Latin obsequiae.
Questions about saying obsequies
How do you pronounce obsequies?
Say OB-suh-kweez. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbsəkwiz/. In British English it is /ˈɒbsəkwiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obsequies?
Obsequies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB). Broken into parts: OB · suh · kweez.
Is obsequies 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 /ˈɒbsəkwiːz/ (OB-suh-kweez).