How to pronounce obsessions
Say it like ub-SESH-unz. Obsessions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH).
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- ub
- SESH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obsessions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obsessions
American and British speakers say obsessions in essentially the same way: /əbˈsɛʃənz/ in the US and /əbˈsɛʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-SESH-unz.
What does obsessions mean?
- plural of obsession How to pronounce obsession
Questions about saying obsessions
How do you pronounce obsessions?
Say ub-SESH-unz. The American pronunciation is /əbˈsɛʃənz/. In British English it is /əbˈsɛʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obsessions?
Obsessions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH). Broken into parts: ub · SESH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say obsessions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈsɛʃənz/ and the British form is /əbˈsɛʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.