How to pronounce obsequy
Say it like OB-suh-kwee. Obsequy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB).
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- OB
- suh
- kwee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obsequy 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.
- kweeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of obsequy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB-suh-kwee.
What does obsequy mean?
- The last office for the dead.
- A funeral rite or service.
Where does obsequy come from?
From Middle English obseque, from Old French obseque, osseque, from Latin obsequiī (“complaisant, yielding”), alteration of obsequia (“compliance”) (by confusion, in association with exsequia (“funeral rites”), from exsequī (“follow or acco
Questions about saying obsequy
How do you pronounce obsequy?
Say OB-suh-kwee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbsəkwi/. In British English it is /ˈɒbsəkwiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obsequy?
Obsequy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB). Broken into parts: OB · suh · kwee.
Is obsequy 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 /ˈɒbsəkwiː/ (OB-suh-kwee).