How to pronounce observed
Say it like ub-ZURVD. Observed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZURVD).
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- ub
- ZURVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Observed 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.
- ZURVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of observed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-ZURVD.
What does observed mean?
- discovered or determined by scientific observation“variation in the ascertained flux depends on a number of factors”“the discovered behavior norms”
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Words that rhyme with observed
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Questions about saying observed
How do you pronounce observed?
Say ub-ZURVD. The American pronunciation is /əbˈzɝvd/. In British English it is /əbˈzɜːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in observed?
Observed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZURVD). Broken into parts: ub · ZURVD.
Is observed 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 /əbˈzɜːvd/ (ub-ZURVD).