How to pronounce observances
Say it like ub-ZUR-vun-siz. Observances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR).
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- ub
- ZUR
- vun
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Observances 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.
- ZURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of observances
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-ZUR-vun-siz.
What does observances mean?
- plural of observance How to pronounce observance
Questions about saying observances
How do you pronounce observances?
Say ub-ZUR-vun-siz. The American pronunciation is /əbˈzɝvənsɪz/. In British English it is /əbˈzɜːvənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in observances?
Observances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR). Broken into parts: ub · ZUR · vun · siz.
Is observances 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 /əbˈzɜːvənsɪz/ (ub-ZUR-vun-siz).