How to pronounce observant
Say it like ub-ZUR-vunt. Observant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR).
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- ub
- ZUR
- vunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Observant 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.
- vuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of observant
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-ZUR-vunt.
What does observant mean?
- Alert and paying close attention; watchful.“The observant police officer noticed that my tax disk was out-of-date.”
- Diligently attentive in observing a law, custom, duty or principle; regardful; mindful.“I was normally observant of the local parking restrictions.”
- Practicing a religion.“She is an observant Catholic who goes to church regularly.”
Where does observant come from?
Borrowed from French observant.
Words that rhyme with observant
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Questions about saying observant
How do you pronounce observant?
Say ub-ZUR-vunt. The American pronunciation is /əbˈzɝvənt/. In British English it is /əbˈzɜːvənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in observant?
Observant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR). Broken into parts: ub · ZUR · vunt.
Is observant 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 /əbˈzɜːvənt/ (ub-ZUR-vunt).