How to pronounce obsessional
Say it like ub-SESH-uh-nul. Obsessional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH).
- ub
- SESH
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obsessional 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.
- SESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obsessional
American and British speakers say obsessional in essentially the same way: /əbˈsɛʃənəl/ in the US and /əbˈsɛʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-SESH-uh-nul.
What does obsessional mean?
- Marked by obsession
Where does obsessional come from?
From obsession + -al.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with obsessional
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Questions about saying obsessional
How do you pronounce obsessional?
Say ub-SESH-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /əbˈsɛʃənəl/. In British English it is /əbˈsɛʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obsessional?
Obsessional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH). Broken into parts: ub · SESH · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say obsessional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈsɛʃənəl/ and the British form is /əbˈsɛʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.