How to pronounce obsesses
Say it like ub-SES-iz. Obsesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- ub
- SES
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obsesses 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.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of obsesses
American and British speakers say obsesses in essentially the same way: /əbˈsɛsɪz/ in the US and /əbˈsɛsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-SES-iz.
What does obsesses mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of obsess How to pronounce obsess
Questions about saying obsesses
How do you pronounce obsesses?
Say ub-SES-iz. The American pronunciation is /əbˈsɛsɪz/. In British English it is /əbˈsɛsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obsesses?
Obsesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: ub · SES · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say obsesses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈsɛsɪz/ and the British form is /əbˈsɛsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.