How to pronounce observes
Say it like ub-ZURVZ. Observes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZURVZ).
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US American/əbˈzɝvz/ub-ZURVZ
UK British/əbˈzɜːvz/ub-ZURVZ
- ub
- ZURVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Observes 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.
- ZURVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of observes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-ZURVZ.
What does observes mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of observe How to pronounce observe
- plural of observe How to pronounce observe
Questions about saying observes
How do you pronounce observes?
Say ub-ZURVZ. The American pronunciation is /əbˈzɝvz/. In British English it is /əbˈzɜːvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in observes?
Observes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZURVZ). Broken into parts: ub · ZURVZ.
Is observes 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 /əbˈzɜːvz/ (ub-ZURVZ).